STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Building Services Department
EXECUTIVE: Joey Zapata
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year job order contract for automatic door equipment installation and services at City facilities with D.H. Pace Company, d/b/a Door Control Services through procurement by The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract No. 200201 - Not to exceed $915,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds ($215,000.00) and Capital Construction Funds ($700,000.00) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a job order contract is to provide a method for starting and completing work that is significantly faster than other types of construction delivery methods, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations.
Job Order Contracting (JOC) is an alternative contracting method that provides an option to address construction, repair, rehabilitation, and alterations at City owned buildings as provided by Subchapter I, Section 2269.403 of the Texas Government Code, effective 2013.
This JOC will provide for (1) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related installation of automatic door opening equipment to City facilities over the remainder of calendar 2020 using federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); and (2) installation and services at City buildings throughout the remainder of the contract to upgrade City buildings to ensure hands-free access is available to staff and residents.
D.H. Pace Company, d/b/a Door Control Services is prepared to begin work immediately upon execution of this contract to optimize the use of Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) for the purchase of equipment and installation services prior to the December 30, 2020 deadli...
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