2001-047 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM
OF JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC. TO PERFORM
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT RISK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ISQ NO. 01-5-11-2,
COMMUNITY/RECREATION CENTER; 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 services relative to Community/Recreation Center
Construction Management Services with Guaranteed Maximum Price at Risk; and
WHEREAS, said proposals were evaluated by a Selection Committee consisting
of the City Manager, Finance/Support Services Director, Community Services Director
and the Capital Projects Manager; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the firm of James A.
Cummings, Inc. based on said firm's experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Dooley & Mack Constructors, Inc., should the City be unable to reach favorable terms
with James A. Cummings, Inc.; 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The firm of James A. Cummings, Inc. is hereby selected to perform
Construction Management Services with Guaranteed Maximum Price at Risk relative to
ISQ No. 01-5-11-2 Community/Recreation Center.
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 prior to said firm beginning any labor or
work for which the City may later be billed.
Section 4. In the event the City is unable to come to favorable terms and fees
with the firm of James A. Cummings, Inc. the City Manager is hereby authorized to
negotiate scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Dooley & Mack
Constructors, Inc.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, who
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beskin, and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Arthur Berger yes
Commissioner Jay R. Beskin yes
Commissioner Manny Grossman yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert yes
Vice Mayor Ken Cohen yes
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 2001
,~I~FF-REY I~. PERLOW, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY