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Commissioners opt for design‑build method for Burke Burnett Annex, direct staff to seek qualified firms
Summary
Wichita County’s commissioners voted 5‑0 Oct. 3 to use a design‑build contracting method for the Burke Burnett Annex project and authorized seeking qualified design‑build teams and an independent architect/engineer to represent the county. The court said it expects to break ground around January and emphasized the need for an owner’s‑rep for qual
The Wichita County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Oct. 3 to use a design‑build delivery method for the Burke Burnett Annex project and authorized staff to solicit qualified design‑build teams and to identify an independent architect or engineer to represent the county’s interests.
During the discussion, the County Judge and Commissioner Beauchamp explained design‑build differs from the county’s more typical construction manager at risk approach because a single contract team will handle both design and…
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