2008-37
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM
OF KAUFMAN LYNN GENERAL CONTRACTORS/PGAL
TO PERFORM DESIGN AND BUILD SERVICES
RELATIVE TO RFQ #08-07 -18-2 CLASSROOM
ADDITIONS FOR AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH
ALTERNATE FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED
SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED
FIRM BE UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura, in accordance with applicable State law, has
requested proposals from firms for design and build services relative to RFQ #08-07-
18-2 Aventura City of Excellence School classroom additions; and
WHEREAS, said proposals were evaluated by a Selection Committee consisting
of the City Manager, Finance Director, Capital Projects Manager, Principal and Vice
Principal; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the firm of Kaufman Lynn
General Contractors/PGAL based on said firm's experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Suffolk Construction Company, Inc./MC Harry Associates should the City be unable to
reach favorable terms with Kaufman Lynn General Contractors/PGAL; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a scope of services and fees with the recommended firm, and with the
alternate firm, should negotiations with the recommended firm be unsuccessful.
Resolution No. 2008-37
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The firm of Kaufman Lynn General Contractors/PGAL is hereby
selected to perform design and building services for the Aventura City of Excellence
School classroom additions.
Section 2. The firm has been selected on the basis of its experience and
qualifications and has not finalized a fee structure with the City. Therefore, the City
Manager shall immediately negotiate the scope of services and basis of fees with said
firm.
Section 3. The basis of fees above described shall be negotiated by the City
Manager and approved by the City Commission.
Section 4. In the event the City is unable to come to favorable terms and fees
with the firm of Kaufman Lynn General Contractors/PGAL, the City Manager is hereby
authorized to negotiate scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Suffolk
Construction Company, Inc/MC Harry Associates.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
Resolution No. 2008-~1
Page 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of September, 2008.
APPROVED AS TO LEG