Title
International Code Council Reference Materials Contract - EXC 23-036 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-49960)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with International Code Council, Inc. to provide reference materials for construction codes, building standards, safety professional and related training services for the Phoenix Fire and Planning and Development departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $344,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide construction code reference materials, guides and publications, subscription to premium digital codes, and related training and seminars, as necessary, to the departments' staff conducting inspections and testing within the City of Phoenix limits. Departments need to train and educate staff to maintain and enhance the city's building and fire codes. Building codes are published to meet the needs of local jurisdiction charged with enforcement of building standards for construction and use, and are updated to reflect the latest standards of life-safety and construction technology. The City of Phoenix is a member of the International Code Council. On June 6, 2018, the Phoenix City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC). Departments intend to refer to the 2018 building codes, the 2021 fire codes through new code adoption and the 2024 building codes once adopted.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. The City is a member of the International Code Council, which adopt building standard codes to meet compliance of the local jurisdiction.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 1, 2023, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value for will not exceed $344,000 for the five-year term. Funding is available in the Phoenix Fire and Planning and Development departments’ operating budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Phoenix Fire and Planning and Development departments.