SUBJECT
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Approve selection committee's recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Marcobay Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the new Agricultural Center Complex. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The Facilities Management Division requested Procurement solicit proposals from qualified contractors for the purpose of providing CMAR preconstruction and construction phase services to construct an event arena, livestock barn(s), paddock area(s), trailer parking and a maintenance & operations building.
The new Agricultural Center Complex is intended to celebrate Polk County's rich heritage as an agricultural community while embracing future generations by providing educational opportunities, showcasing agricultural events and enhancing the quality of life for Polk County residents through economic impact.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-597, Construction Manager at Risk - New Agricultural Center Complex was issued, and eleven proposals were received. The selection committee met on September 30, 2025, to evaluate and score proposals. The five highest scored firms were elevated to interviews. On October 8, 2025, the selection committee conducted interviews and received presentations from the proposers. After the interviews the selection committee ranked the proposers. The consensus of the selection committee was to request the Board authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the three highest ranked proposers, beginning with the highest ranked proposer Marcobay Construction, Inc.
The following is a listing of the firms and their rankings:
Firm Location Rank
Marcobay Construction, Inc. Lakeland, FL |910|Rodda Construction, Inc. Lakeland, FL |910|SEMCO Construction, Inc. Bartow, FL |910|Strickland Construction, Inc. Lakeland, FL |910|Henkelman Construction, Inc. Lakeland, FL |910|A recommendation of award was posted, and no protests were received.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve ...
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