Drafter
Clerk 06/08/2006
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A MOTION approving the "Solicitation for Offers" (SFO) process for a consolidated elections facility, including the Solicitation for Offers document and attachments therein for operational and technical specifications for a consolidated elections facility; authorizing the executive to proceed with the Solicitation for Offers process.
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WHEREAS, the county council and the executive seek to implement a competitive, transparent process for consideration of real estate options for a consolidated King County elections facility, and
WHEREAS, the council and the executive agree that this competitive process must consider standard real estate acquisition practices and current real estate market conditions, and
WHEREAS, the council and the executive have worked collaboratively to develop a Solicitation for Offers process that provides for a competitive, transparent approach that incorporates key elements of a standard real estate acquisition process and recognizes current commercial real estate market conditions, and
WHEREAS, the Solicitation for Offers identifies specifications for the operational and technical needs of a consolidated elections facility, and
WHEREAS, the council has directed by Motion 2006-0180.2 that, by August 15, 2006, the executive transmit an ordinance to the council to acquire or construct a specific facility into which all elections operations will be consolidated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The council approves the Solicitation for Offers process and implementing documents and authorizes the executive to proceed with the Solicitation for Offers.