HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-08 - Special Counsel RFQ_Determination RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
BOARD APPROViNG THE POSTING OF THE SPECIAL COUNSEL
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS COMMENCING ON JUNE 21, 2023,
SELECTION, NEGOTIATION; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZE THE PPFD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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 approved Resolution No. 2023-01, creating the process for
the procurement of Service Provider Agreements in accordance with RCW 35.57.070 and based
on the procedures, finds that it is appropriate to solicit for requests for qualifications for a Special
Counsel; and
WHEREAS, the PPFD Board and Owner's Representative need specialized legal advice
and assistance in preparation of materials, presentation, and strategy to gain approval from
Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board — Project Review Committee
(CPARB-PRC) to engage in an alternative public works contracting procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT:
Section 1. That the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors (PPFD Board)
does hereby approve the solicitation of a Special Counsel Request for Qualifications.
Section 2. That the PPFD Board does hereby approve that the PPFD Executive
Director will publish notice, prepare criteria, receive and evaluate proposals for conformity with
submission requirements, and assuming selection of a preferred service provider, negotiate with
respondent(s) under the requirements of the Service Provider Agreements process established by
Resolution No. 2023-01; execute a Professional Services Agreement with the preferred service
provider on behalf of the PPFD Board; make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute
the Agreement; and report back to the PPFD Board the progress and success of executing said
agreement; and
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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PASSED by the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors,of Pasco,Washington,
this 20St day of June, 2023.
PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
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Mark orrissette, ard President
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO F M:
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Caro ine Bowdish,Secretary/Treasurer Kerr Fergus w, PLLC
Pasco Public Facilities District Attorney or PPFD
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