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Approval of Construction Manager for Justice Center and Five Points Building Renovations

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 & Contracts Division to execute one (1) Agreement, and Work Order #1 for Pre-Construction Services under PS-5968-24/RTB - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Design and Construction of the Seminole County Justice Center Renovations and Five Points Building System Improvements. District4 - Lockhart (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Fleet and Facilities

February 25, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This decision initiates the formal contracting process for major facility upgrades at the Seminole County Justice Center and Five Points Building, moving the projects into the pre-construction phase.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Seminole County residents

Residents are affected by the renovation and improvement of public facilities, including the Justice Center.

Construction Manager (selected firm)

The firm is authorized to enter into negotiations for fees and begin pre-construction services.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 25, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved the ranking of a construction manager and authorized staff to negotiate fees for renovation projects at the Justice Center and Five Points Building. This action allows the Purchasing & Contracts Division to finalize an agreement and issue the first for pre-construction services.

Key Facts

The Board approved the ranking of a construction manager for the Justice Center and Five Points Building projects.
Staff is authorized to negotiate the Management Fee and Pre-Construction Services Fee.
The negotiation process must comply with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes (Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act).
The Purchasing & Contracts Division is authorized to execute one formal agreement.
The Purchasing & Contracts Division is authorized to execute Work Order #1 for pre-construction services.
The project is identified by solicitation number PS-5968-24/RTB.
The project involves the Design and Construction of the Seminole County Justice Center Renovations and Five Points Building System Improvements.
The item is associated with District 4 (Lockhart).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

CMAR is a project delivery method where the construction manager provides professional services and acts as a consultant during the design phase, while assuming the risk for the construction cost and schedule.

Does this vote finalize the construction contract?

No, this vote authorizes staff to negotiate the fees and execute the initial agreement and first for pre-construction services.

Why It Matters

This decision initiates the formal contracting process for major facility upgrades at the Seminole County Justice Center and Five Points Building, moving the projects into the pre-construction phase.

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Discoveries

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Use of CMAR for County Facilities

The county is utilizing the CMAR delivery method for both justice and administrative building improvements, suggesting a preference for this model in complex facility renovations.

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

organizationSeminole County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body that approved the project ranking and negotiation authorizati”Map →

otherSection 287.055, Florida Statutes“The legal framework governing the consultant negotiation process.”Map →

otherPS-5968-24/RTB“The specific solicitation identifier for the Construction Manager at Risk contra”Map →

organizationFleet and Facilities“The department requesting the authorization.”Map →

personLorie Bailey Brown“CFO/Resource Management Director who presented the request.”Map →

Sources

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