2008-22
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM
OF SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO
PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WITH GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT RISK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ISQ NO. 08-04-18-2, ARTS AND
CULTURAL 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 Arts & Cultural 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,
Capital Projects Manager, and Ian Nestler from PGAL, project architects; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the firm of Suffolk
Construction Company, Inc., based on said firm's experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Kaufman Lynn General Contractors should the City be unable to reach favorable terms
with Suffolk Construction Company, 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.
Resolution No. 2008-22
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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 Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. is hereby selected
to perform Construction Management Services with Guaranteed Maximum Price at Risk
relative to Isa No. 08-04-18-2 Arts and Cultural 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 Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the City Manager is hereby
authorized to negotiate scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Kaufman
Lynn General Contractors.
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 Vice Mayor Auerbach, 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
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of M~y, 2008.. &~
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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