SUBJECT
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Approve agreement with Rodda Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for the Medical Examiner Expansion & Renovation Project ($43,118.75 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
On November 18, 2025, the Board authorized staff to enter into contract negotiations with Rodda Construction, Inc. to provide CMAR services for the expansion and renovation of the District 10 Medical Examiner’s Office, which serves Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties.
The CMAR’s role includes:
1. Pre-construction phase services include working with the design consultant, PBK Architects Florida, Inc. and county staff by providing construction cost estimating, value engineering suggestions, constructability reviews; set up and manage pre-bid conferences with sub-contractors, bid solicitation services, along with set up and managing pre-award meetings with sub-contractors. The fee will not exceed $43,118.75.
2. After pre-construction services are complete, the Construction Manager will present to the County a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to expand and renovate the existing Medical Examiner’s Office. This additional cost will be brought back to the Board for approval as an amendment to this agreement before construction services begin. The Construction Manager shall furnish and pay for all services, materials, and labor to fully perform and complete the construction of the work.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve agreement with Rodda Construction, Inc. to provide CMAR pre-construction services for the Medical Examiner Expansion & Renovation Project in the amount of $43,118.75
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the General Capital Improvement Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tabatha Shirah
Senior Procurement Analyst
(863) 534-5935
tabathashirah@polkfl.gov