Approval of Construction Management for Fire Department Projects

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 Negotiation Act, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute Agreement and Work Order #1 for Pre-Construction Services under PS-6847-25/HSM - Master Services Agreement for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Fire Department Capital Improvement Projects. Countywide. (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Director of Administrative Services) Requesting Department - Fleet and Facilities

January 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision initiates the pre-construction phase for countywide fire department facility improvements, setting the stage for future construction contracts and project management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Fire Department

The department will receive capital improvement services for its facilities.

Construction Manager

The firm will enter into negotiations with the county to finalize fees for pre-construction services.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved the ranking of a construction manager and authorized staff to negotiate fees for upcoming fire department capital improvement projects. This action allows the county to move forward with pre-construction services under a master services agreement.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This decision initiates the pre-construction phase for countywide fire department facility improvements, setting the stage for future construction contracts and project management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Construction Manager at Risk' (CMAR) mean?

It is a project delivery method where the construction manager commits to deliver the project within a guaranteed maximum price.

What happens next after this approval?

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

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Discoveries

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Standardized Procurement

The use of a Master Services Agreement (PS-6847-25/HSM) suggests the county is streamlining fire department capital projects under a single framework.

Fleet and Facilities Fire Department