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Approval of $228.9 Million Engineering Contract for City Project

Original title: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT (DBIA) CONTRACT NO. 545, PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 2023-066, (PROJECT NO. 23-005U), WITH CDM CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR PHASE II, ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION (ESDC) IN A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) OF $228,924,854.

December 8, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of $228,924,854 in public funds for engineering services related to Project No. 23-005U, establishing a firm cost ceiling for the construction phase.

Who is mentioned in the record

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CDM Constructors, Inc.

The company is authorized to perform engineering services and receive payment up to the guaranteed maximum price.

City taxpayers

Public funds totaling $228,924,854 are allocated to cover the costs of the engineering services for the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 8, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Commission has approved a contract amendment with CDM Constructors, Inc. for engineering services during the construction phase of a major city project. This agreement sets a guaranteed maximum price of $228,924,854 for the work.

Key Facts

The City Commission approved Amendment No. 3 to the Progressive Design-Build Agreement (DBIA) Contract No. 545.
The contract is for Phase II Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC).
The total guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for this phase is $228,924,854.
The contract is associated with Project No. 23-005U.
The agreement follows the requirements of RFQ No. 2023-066.
The legislative file number for this action is 25-1501.
The request was introduced on November 10, 2025.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $228,924,854 in public funds for engineering services related to Project No. 23-005U, establishing a firm cost ceiling for the construction phase.

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 costs exceeding this amount.

What does 'Engineering Services During Construction' (ESDC) involve?

ESDC typically includes oversight, technical support, and quality assurance provided by engineers while a construction project is actively being built.

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High-Value Infrastructure Commitment

The contract amendment represents a substantial financial commitment of over $228 million for a single phase of a project, indicating a large-scale capital improvement effort.

CDM Constructors, Inc.

Connected Entities

other23-005U“The specific project identifier.”Map →

organizationCDM Constructors, Inc.“The contractor selected for the engineering services.”Map →

organizationCity Commission“The governing body that approved the contract amendment.”Map →

Sources

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