HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-22-10-2k - Resolution - 11/22/2010RESOLUTION NO. 11-22-10-2k
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, REVISING
CONTRACT ROUTING PROCEDURES AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CITY
STANDARD CONTRACTS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station adopted standard contract forms for construction services
and professional services in February 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved administrative procedures for adoption of changes to these
standard contracts in June 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to revise certain paragraphs of the standard contracts
established; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to improve efficiencies by modifying contract routing
procedures and administration procedures for certain City contracts; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: When utilizing one of the City's Standard Form of Agreements, the contract
resolution which is signed by Legal, Mayor and City Secretary, and approved by the
City Council, may authorize the City Manager to execute the contract(s).
PART 2: Article IX, Paragraph 9.02 of the Professional Services Contract is revised to allow
the City Manager or his delegate to approve written change orders provided that the
change order does not increase the total amount set forth in the contract to more
than $50,000. Any changes resulting in a total amount that exceeds $50,000 must be
approved by the City Council prior to commencement of the services or work.
PART 3: Paragraph 28 of the Standard Form of Construction Agreement is modified to
require payment bonds in the amount of $50,000 for all public works contracts with
governmental entities, pursuant to Texas Government Code 2253.021.
PART 4: Local Government Code 271 Subchapter H Alternative Project Delivery Methods
for Certain Projects allows the City Council to delegate its authority to determine
which procurement method provides the best value for the City; and the City
Council hereby delegates this authority to the City Manager, pursuant to Section
271.112 of the Texas Local Government Code.
PART 5: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of November
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPRO
City ttorney
, 2010
APPROVED:
Mayor