HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-07 - Alt PW Contracting Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
BOARD, TO PURSUE ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING
PROCEDURES FOR THE PASCO AQUATICS FACILITY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) was duly formed pursuant to
Chapter 35.57 of the Revised Code of Washington on July 15, 2002, by the adoption of City of
Pasco Ordinance No. 3558, and granted all powers provided by law pursuant to RCW 35.57.010;
and
WHEREAS, the PPFD Board reviewed, with the Executive Director and Director of
Public Works for the City of Pasco, traditional design-bid-build, design-build, GC/CM,
progressive design-build, and other alternative project strategies in October 2022; and
WHEREAS, the PPFD Board retained the Owner's Representative firm, Wenaha Group,
to assist, educate, and help the PPFD through the design and construction process for an aquatics
facility; and
WHEREAS, the PPFD Design and Construction Committee met in June 2023 to review
in detail with Wenaha staff traditional design-bid-build,design-build,GC/CM,progressive design-
build,the State required Capital Projects Advisory Review Board process, and potential timelines;
and
WHEREAS, the PPFD Design and Construction Committee confirmed the Findings of
Fact for the Use of the Progressive Design-Build Contracting Method, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the PPFD Design and Construction Committee has issued a written memo
explaining and stating their unanimous recommendation to pursue a Progressive Design-Build
strategy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT as follows:
Section 1. The Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) adopts the Findings of Fact
approved by the Design and Construction Committee, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A for a Progressive Design- Build strategy for design and construction of the Pasco
Aquatics Facility.
Section 2. Application be made to the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory
Review Board — Project Review Committee (CPARB-PRC) by Wenaha Group, on behalf of the
PPFD, for the CPARB-PRC to review with the intention of favorable approval of the PPFD's
request to engage in an alternative public works contracting procedure,Progressive Design-Build.
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Section 3. That reasonable travel expenses be reimbursed to attendees of the July
meeting of the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board — Project Review
Committee (CPARB-PRC) in Olympia including overnight hotel,parking,mileage, and per diem
expenses including the Executive Director,PPFD board member(s},Wenaha staff, and legal staff.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors, of Pasco,Washington,
on this 20th day of June, 2023.
PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
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PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
FINDINGS OF FACT FOR THE USE OF
THE PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING METHOD
Regarding the PASCO AQUATICS FACILITY
Committee Members: Advisors:
Mark Morrissette—Board Chair Matt Watkins—Executive Director
Marie Gillespie—Board Member Heath Gardner—Wenaha Group (Owner Rep)
Jake Hartwig—Wenaha Group (Owner Rep)
Pasco Public Facilities District(PPFD) is utilizing funds from a voter approved sales tax measure
to design and construct a new aquatics facility.
Construction activities will take place at a site which is not yet owned by PPFD, located in Pasco,
Washington. PPFD has a very finite project budget,with funding exclusively associated with the
sales tax monies,and aquatics facilities require highly specialized design and construction. PPFD
has also set forth an aggressive schedule to deliver this long-awaited project to the public in an
expeditious manner.
In consideration of these facts,the Design and Construction Committee of the Board (DCC)met
together to consider alternative project delivery methods available to the PPFD for use on the
project as allowed by RCW Chapter 39.10. Based upon the following findings,the DCC is
recommending the use of the Progressive Design-Build method of project delivery.
Finding of Fact
Use of the Progressive Design-Build method to construct this project will: (a) result in reduced
financial risk to PPFD; (b)ensure a design-build partner familiar with the requirements of
municipal aquatics facilities is involved in the design and construction; and (c) reduce the overall
duration of project delivery.
Specific findings which substantiate these conclusions are as follows:
1. Finding:The DCC finds that the Progressive Design-Build method will result in reduced
financial risk to PPFD. Reduced risk provides a significant value.
a. Single contract for design and construction: The Design-Builder will be able to
obtain a complete understanding of PPFD's needs,the scope of the project, and the
operational needs of PPFD to create the associated design documents that best
meet these needs and those of community stakeholders.The design builder will also
be responsible for delivering the project within the specified budget. The single
contract provides for better coordination and control of design and cost.
b. Guaranteed Maximum Price(GMP)establishes a maximum price prior to starting
construction:the Design-Builder will partner with PPFD to identify all project costs
and will be able to guarantee the maximum price paid by PPFD for the project.
c. Fewer Change Orders: Because the Design-Builder is responsible for both the design
and the construction,the traditional hard-bid change order structure does not apply
to this delivery method.As a result, risks associated with the design are borne by
the design-builder and not the owner. The design-builder is responsible for
managing these costs,while meeting PPFD's defined project goals.
2. Finding:The DCC finds that the progressive design-build method will ensure a design-build
partner that possesses specialized experience with design and construction of similar
facilities.
a. Qualifications Based Selection Process: The procurement process will allow for
selection of a design-builder based on qualifications-based criteria. The request for
qualifications will require the design-builder to demonstrate knowledge and
experience specifically related to the aquatic facility project.
b. Early Involvement of Complete Project Team: Progressive design-build will allow
the best opportunity to involve the design and construction team, including
specialized trades, early in the life of the project so that their expertise can benefit
the project in terms of quality, costs and schedule.
c. Increased Owner Participation: The progressive design-build approach allows the
owner more participation in subcontracting methods and choices.
3. Finding:The Board finds that the project schedule will benefit from the progressive design-
build delivery method.
a. Advanced Planning: The design-builder will be able to anticipate construction
needs and challenges early in design and implement ideas that will save time.
b. Long Lead Items:The design-builder will be able to identify long lead items during
design and take action to procure products early or otherwise mitigate these risks.
c. Design Efficiency: The design builder will be able to include sub-contractors during
design and delegate certain design tasks in order to streamline the process and
eliminate duplication of effort.
d. Fast Track Construction: The progressive design-build method will allow
opportunities to start portions of the work before design is complete thereby
reducing the total duration of the project.
Recommendation of the Design and Construction Committee
It is the recommendation of the Design and Construction Committee that the PPFD board
authorize the use of the Progressive Design-Build project delivery method contingent upon
proper approval from the state project review committee. This method will: (a) result in
reduced financial risk to PPFD; (b)ensure a design-build partner familiar with the requirements
of municipal aquatics facilities is involved in the design and construction; and (c) reduce the
overall duration of project delivery.