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APPROVE CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT (ASR 08-000912). Airport Director requests Airport Commission concurrence with the Recommended Board Action to approve consent to assignment of agreement for construction management services for the Terminal C project from Jacob Facilities, Inc. to PinnacleOne, Inc. Director Murphy summarized events that lead to the need to replace Jacobs for construction management services; recognizing this need, Jacobs proposed to have the contract assigned to PinnacleOne. Director Murphy further stated that PinnacleOne is equally qualified for services and noted that the re-bidding process would negatively impact the construction schedule. Responding to Vice Chair Welsh, Director Murphy stated that both alternate firms received notice of the contract assignment recommendation, and also that PinnacleOne was not an original bidder. Director Murphy further answered Vice Chair Welsh stating that retaining Jacobs did not provide the level of comfort needed to proceed. Responding to Commissioner Bristol, Director Murphy stated that the Airport learned of the potential need to replace Jacobs in the fall of 2007. Further responding to Commissioner Bristol, Director Murphy stated that both alternate firms are occupied with large projects and were satisfied with the contract assignment. In response to Vice Chair Welsh, Director Murphy confirmed that the oral portion weighed heavily in the selection process and that Jacobs had scored the highest, and also noted that PinnacleOne performed as well in the interview. In response to Vice Chair Welsh, Deputy Counsel Oviedo said that there is not a legal prohibition to contract assignments. Responding to Commissioner Bristol, Director Murphy stated that Jacobs staff was directed not to complete work for Carter Burgess, thus circumventing the potential for a conflict of interest. Director Murphy added that the contract assignment was not anticipated, but mitigated potential damage to costs and the construction schedule. Deputy Counsel Oviedo noted that it was a practical consideration to have the construction management firm and design firm from unrelated corporations; historically both disagree and it is vital to maintain objectivity and independence.
On the motion and second of Commissioner Bristol and Commissioner Blythe, Item 12 was passed unanimously.
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Having no further business to conduct, the public meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
