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Approval of Construction Manager 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

fire departmentcapital improvementsconstructiongovernment contractsprocurement

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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

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

Fire Department

The department will receive capital improvement services for its facilities.

Purchasing and Contracts Division

The division is authorized to execute the agreement and manage the contract process.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 27, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners 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

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved the ranking of a construction manager for fire department capital improvement projects.
  • Staff is authorized to negotiate the Management Fee and Pre-Construction Services Fee.
  • Negotiations must comply with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes (Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act).
  • The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute Agreement and Work Order #1.
  • The project is identified under Master Services Agreement PS-6847-25/HSM.
  • The scope of the project is countywide.
  • The file number for this action is 2026-0065.
  • The item was introduced on January 7, 2026.

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' mean?
It is a project delivery method where the construction manager commits to deliver the project within a guaranteed maximum price.
What is the next step 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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Standardized Procurement

The use of a Master Services Agreement (PS-6847-25/HSM) indicates a move toward centralized, ongoing construction management for fire department assets.

Fleet and FacilitiesFire Department

Connected Entities

otherPS-6847-25/HSM“Master Services Agreement identifier”Map →
organizationBoard of County Commissioners“Governing body that passed the item”Map →
otherSection 287.055, Florida Statutes“Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act governing the procurement process”Map →
personStephen Koontz“Deputy Director of Administrative Services”Map →
organizationFleet and Facilities“Requesting Department”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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