Court hires construction manager for IGSA projects, approves first Navy work order to replace 10 hydrants

The commissioners approved an exemption under local procurement rules and selected Advanced Construction Management to provide construction‑management services for Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) projects with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The court approved an umbrella professional services agreement and the first task order: replacement of 10 fire hydrants on the base. County staff said the Navy will supply the hydrants and reimburse the county; the county will provide installation labor and a 7% pass‑through commission.

Scott Mears, the county's IGSA coordinator, and Belinda (county staff) described the scope and the reimbursement structure. Commissioners voted to authorize the agreement and the first work authorization so the county can begin work when the Navy issues the solicitation and funding. The court was invited to a June 10 briefing with Navy leadership about IGSA and regional projects.