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61. - Page 4 of 19 6. Design -Build authorized. The proposed ordinance allows for a "design -build" contracting method for public works projects in excess of $1 Million pursuant to the procedures set forth in State law. This allows for flexibility in procurement of major City projects as the design -build methodology has become a viable alternative to the sequentially ordered tradition of "design -bid -build". (See Section 2.67.2) 7. Preference given to local businesses for goods. The proposed ordinance provides a 1% preference to a local business certifying it has had a valid address from which the business operates or performs business on a day-to-day basis and a business license within the City for at least six months. This minimal preference mitigates the fact that local businesses which seek to enter into contracts with the City are at a competitive disadvantage with businesses from other areas because of the higher administrative costs of doing business in the City (e.g. rising costs of living, rising property values and corresponding rents, and rising labor costs on certain employers as a result of the minimum wage ordinance. Additionally, such minimal preference is in the public interest by encouraging businesses to remain in the City. (See Section 2.67.3) 8. Standing Supply Purchase Agreements and Master Services Agreements authorized. The proposed ordinance expressly authorizes the use of master agreements for the purchase of goods (Standing Supply Purchase Agreements) and services (Master Services Agreements). This practice allows a department or departments to contract with vendors on an "as -needed" basis and streamlines the process for ultimately obtaining the goods or services when needed. (See Sections 2.65.3 and 2.66.3) FISCAL IMPACT This amendment should increase the efficiency of the City's purchasing process, and will reduce required staff time and city resources. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This activity is not a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it involves organizational or administrative activities of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5)). PUBLIC NOTICE Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Page 4 of 5 AL . City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 165