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Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2026-013-01, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Strickland Construction, Inc., for the Eagle Lake Roads & Drainage Maintenance Facility ($6,381,337.57 one-time expense)
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On January 6, 2026, the Board of County Commissioner entered into Master Services Agreement 2026-013 with Strickland Construction, Inc. to provide CMAR services when the cost of the construction is under $7.5 million.
The CMAR procurement method is used to hire a construction contractor during the design process so they can work with the design engineering firm when design plans are about 30% complete. The CMAR process is done in two phases. Phase one consists of the construction contractor working with the engineering firm and County staff to finish the design of the project. Once designed, the construction contractor will bid the work on behalf of the County. The bidding results are then brought before the Board for approval in the form of a GMP Addendum. The GMP Addendum is a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) the CMAR will charge to construct the project. The GMP also includes the number of days to complete the project as well as a project schedule.
On March 13, 2026, the County authorized Strickland to provide pre-construction services for the Eagle Lake Roads & Drainage Maintenance Facility project in the amount of $37,818.05. Pre-construction services are now complete, and Strickland has provided the attached GMP Addendum to construct the project in the amount of $6,381,337.57. In accordance with Resolution 13-066, $250,000.00 is included in the GMP total for allowance work.
A study was conducted to evaluate the condition and functionality of the County's existing Mulberry Roadway Maintenance Unit facilities and identified the subject facility as requiring replacement due to its age, deteriorated condition, and inability to adequately support operational needs. The study concluded that the existing build...
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