(Wright, C.)
After more than a year of delays and debate, the Richmond City Council approved a measure Monday night giving members a seat at the table during the review and scoring of certain types of proposals for public projects.
…Cheryl Wright, the city’s director of Procurement Services, argued strenuously against putting a council appointee on the committee, saying it would be risky because of the potential for political interference in the procurement process.
Cuccinelli was asked Wednesday to look at the city’s process to award a $116.5 million contract for the jail’s design and construction, as well as its plan to seek a waiver of state design standards, said NAACP Executive Director King Salim Khalfani.
via Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Were provisions for “Percent-For-Art” included in the procurements for Broad Rock Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School?
September 30, 2011.
No, provisions for “Percent-For-Art” were not included in the contract documents for the two elementary schools. The “Percent-For-Art” requirement will be fulfilled through a separate process. Currently the City is exploring options for implementation.Oscar Knott, Procurement Services, City of Richmond.
October 1,2011.
I do not believe the Percent-For-Art Ordinance applies to projects under $200k or school construction projects. I will confirm on Monday and have someone let you know.Byron Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond.
October 5, 2011.
As far as I know they have been included.Bruce W. Tyler, City Council member, City of Richmond.
From: “Knott, Joseph O. – Procurement Services” <Joseph.Knott@richmondgov.com>
Cc: “Carter, Rochelle D. – Purchasing” <Rochelle.Carter@richmondgov.com>; “Wright, Cheryl – Procurement” <Cheryl.Wright@richmondgov.com>; “Hawley, Tammy D. – OPS” <Tammy.Hawley@Richmondgov.com>
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 3:54 PM
Subject: RE: IFB J12011-1 – Elementary SchoolPlease find this email in response to your request for information in regards to the “Percent-For-Art” requirement in the procurement of the two recent elementary school projects.
Question: Were provisions for “Percent-For-Art” included in the procurements for Broad Rock Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School?
Answer: No, provisions for “Percent-For-Art” were not included in the contract documents for the two elementary schools. The “Percent-For-Art” requirement will be fulfilled through a separate process. Currently the City is exploring options for implementation.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me.
Thanks.
Oscar Knott,VCO
Contract Specialist Supervisor
However, the council’s Land Use, Housing and Transportation committee voted last week to recommend denial of the lease, citing questions about Healthy Heart Plus’ lack of experience operating a restaurant and concerns about the administration’s procurement process.
via Richmond Times-Dispatch.
RRHA and Windsor/Aughtry had agreed to basic terms but were unable to reach a final agreement that was consistent with terms and agreements previously accepted by the housing authority, RRHA spokeswoman Osita Iroegbu said in a statement. Her statement did not address specifics, and Iroegbu did not immediately respond to a request for elaboration.
In an email, Aughtry also cited difficulties with the local process of reviewing an unsolicited proposal under the Virginia Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act, “at least as compared to our experiences in other municipalities.”
via Developer cancels plans for 2 Jackson Ward hotels | Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Even City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, an ally of the mayor’s, opposed the lease, citing unanswered questions about a potential change of vendors and “holes” in the selection process.
via Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Sidney Padow said the decision had nothing to do with food. Rather, he alleged that the administration had selected the bid of a woman with ties to Mayor Dwight Jones, even though she had no restaurant experience and offered to pay half the amount of rent that Padow was willing to pay.
via wtvr.
Richmond picks builder for two schools
via Richmond picks builder for two schools | Richmond Times-Dispatch.
…the group with the lowest elevation provided a computerized, 3-D model to the city showing that their building didn’t exceed the 150-foot height restriction.