Approval of Construction Manager for New Medical Examiner's Office

Original title: Approve ranking and authorize staff to negotiate the Management Fee and Pre-Construction Services Fee in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute one (1) Agreement, and Work Order No. 1 for Pre-Construction Services under PS-6780-25/LNF - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Seminole County Medical Examiner’s Office. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department/Division - Fleet and Facilities

January 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates the formal contract process for the construction of the Seminole County Medical Examiner’s Office, a project that will determine the facility's development timeline and management costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Seminole County Residents

Residents are the primary users of the services provided by the Medical Examiner's Office, which is undergoing facility expansion.

Construction Manager (Selected Firm)

The firm is authorized to enter into contract negotiations with the county for pre-construction services.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved the ranking of a construction firm to manage the building of the new Medical Examiner’s Office. Staff are now authorized to negotiate fees and execute a contract for pre-construction services.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Construction Manager at Risk' (CMAR)?

CMAR is a project delivery method where the construction manager commits to a guaranteed maximum price for the project and assumes the risk for construction costs.

What happens next in this project?

County staff will negotiate the specific management and pre-construction fees with the selected firm, followed by the execution of a contract and the first .

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Use of CMAR for Medical Examiner Facility

The county is utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for the Medical Examiner's Office, a common approach for complex public infrastructure to manage cost and schedule risks.

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