County briefs commissioners on geotech quotes and CMAR procurement for proposed justice center

The county's project team updated commissioners on preliminary geotechnical quotes for the proposed judicial center site and described next steps in the procurement for a construction-manager-at-risk. Staff said geotechnical work will wait until subsurface utility exploration is complete and that consultants will be asked to provide targeted bids and schedules.

Nate said he had solicited multiple responses for the CMAR RFQ/RFP and expected proposals from firms across the region. "They have until the 28th; last day for questions is September 24," Nate said. Staff said the evaluation committee will score responses and could recommend a contractor publicly as early as Oct. 13, or by Nov. 4 if interviews are required following election-week timing.

Staff also said they would provide commissioners with scoring sheets and a public rationale when the recommendation is presented so the process is transparent to those not on the committee.