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Approval of Construction Management Service Providers

Original title: Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiate agreements with Rodda Construction, Inc., JF Construction Services, Whitehead Construction, SEMCO Construction, Inc., Henkelman Construction, Inc., Strickland Construction, Inc., Register Construction & Engineering, Inc., and Marcobay Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) continuing services. (No Fiscal Impact)

October 21, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action establishes the pool of pre-approved contractors eligible to manage future county construction projects under the CMAR delivery method.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

The eight selected construction firms

These companies are now eligible to enter into negotiations for county construction management contracts.

County staff

Staff are authorized to begin the process of negotiating service agreements with the selected firms.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 21, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved a list of eight construction companies to provide 'Construction Manager at Risk' (CMAR) services. County staff are now authorized to negotiate individual service agreements with these firms.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the selection committee's recommendation for CMAR continuing services.
Staff are authorized to negotiate agreements with eight specific construction firms.
The approved firms are: Rodda Construction, Inc., JF Construction Services, Whitehead Construction, SEMCO Construction, Inc., Henkelman Construction, Inc., Strickland Construction, Inc., Register Construction & Engineering, Inc., and Marcobay Construction, Inc.
The action is recorded under File 25-1886.
The document states there is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this approval.
The status of the item is 'Passed' as part of a Consent Agenda.

Why It Matters

This action establishes the pool of pre-approved contractors eligible to manage future county construction projects under the CMAR delivery method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Construction Manager at Risk' (CMAR) mean?

CMAR is a project delivery method where a construction manager provides professional services and acts as a consultant to the owner during the design and construction phases, while also guaranteeing a maximum price for the project.

Does this approval mean these companies are getting paid now?

No, the document specifies 'No Fiscal Impact' at this time; it authorizes staff to negotiate future agreements with these firms.

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Connected Entities

organizationRodda Construction, Inc.“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationJF Construction Services“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationRegister Construction & Engineering, Inc.“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationMarcobay Construction, Inc.“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationHenkelman Construction, Inc.“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationSEMCO Construction, Inc.“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that approved the selection committee's recommendation.”Map →

organizationStrickland Construction, Inc.“Selected construction firm.”Map →

organizationWhitehead Construction“Selected construction firm.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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