Mover: Councillor Olson
Seconder: Councillor Hildebrandt
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to undertaking capital projects in a cost-effective and efficient manner;
AND WHEREAS design-build procurement can, under appropriate circumstances, enhance project efficiency by integrating the design and construction phases under a single contract;
AND WHEREAS the design-build approach can offer potential savings, simplify communication, expedite project delivery, and support the timely completion of capital projects when feasible;
AND WHEREAS Council acknowledges that a design-build method may not be appropriate in all instances;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to report on the process for design-build procurement of capital projects in the Town of Pelham
AND FURTHER THAT staff provide a comprehensive report to Council in early Q1 of 2025, outlining the benefits and limitations of design-build procurement, offering recommendations for its application, proposing amendments to Procurement Policy No. S402-00 to incorporate guidance on the use of design-build for capital projects.