Approval of $671,698 Construction Budget for Rosenwald Community Property

Original title: Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $671,698 for the Rosenwald Community Property Development, Phase 1A, in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute Work Order No. 2 for Construction Services under PS-6230-24/HSM - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement for Rosenwald Community Property Development. District4 - Lockhart (Chad Wilsky, Fleet and Facilities Director)

Record date · October 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $671,698 guaranteed maximum price for the first phase of the Rosenwald Community Property development. This action authorizes the county's purchasing division to execute a specific work order for construction services under an existing agreement.

Why it matters

This decision commits $671,698 in public funds to initiate Phase 1A of the Rosenwald Community Property development project in the Lockhart area.

Who It Affects

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Lockhart residents

The construction project is located within their district.

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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contractor

They are authorized to proceed with Phase 1A work under the terms of Work Order No. 2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Guaranteed Maximum Price' (GMP)?

A GMP is a cost-reimbursement contract where the contractor is paid for actual costs incurred plus a fee, subject to a ceiling price; the contractor is responsible for cost overruns above that ceiling.

What is the 'Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act'?

It is a Florida law that mandates specific procedures for government agencies to follow when selecting professional services, such as architects and engineers, based on qualifications rather than price alone.

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Use of CMAR Procurement

The project utilizes the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) model, which is a common strategy for managing complex public construction projects to control costs.

Rosenwald Community Property Development