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Approval to Negotiate Construction Contract for New County Facilities

Original title: Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Rodda Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the new Sheriff’s Office and Polk County joint-use warehouse & Facilities Management administration building. (No Fiscal Impact)

October 21, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The county is moving forward with the procurement process for a major infrastructure project that will consolidate Sheriff's Office operations, warehouse storage, and facilities management into a single new building.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Rodda Construction, Inc.

The company is authorized to enter into contract negotiations with the county for construction management services.

Sheriff’s Office

The office is slated to occupy the new facility once construction is complete.

Facilities Management

The department will have its administrative offices relocated to the new facility.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 21, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved the selection of Rodda Construction, Inc. to serve as the for a new joint-use facility. This facility will house the Sheriff’s Office, a county warehouse, and the Facilities Management administration offices.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners authorized staff to begin contract negotiations with Rodda Construction, Inc.
Rodda Construction, Inc. was selected to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services.
The project involves the construction of a new building for the Sheriff’s Office, a joint-use warehouse, and Facilities Management administration.
The document states there is no fiscal impact associated with this specific authorization to negotiate.
The action was approved as part of a Consent Agenda.
The file number for this action is 25-1923.
The action was introduced on October 8, 2025.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Construction Manager at Risk' mean?

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

Does this approval mean the project is fully funded and ready to start?

This action only authorizes staff to begin contract negotiations with the selected firm; it does not indicate the final contract has been signed or that construction is beginning immediately.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Facility Consolidation

The county is moving toward a joint-use model by combining Sheriff, warehouse, and administrative facilities into one location.

Sheriff’s Office Facilities Management

Connected Entities

organizationRodda Construction, Inc.“Selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the project.”Map →

organizationSheriff’s Office“A primary occupant of the planned new facility.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that approved the negotiation authorization.”Map →

locationPolk County“The jurisdiction where the facility will be located.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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