Consolidated government center: design completed, value engineering trims price; board approves second interim agreement work

County staff updated supervisors on the consolidated government center project, reporting that the design drawings (construction documents) are complete and that value‑engineering work reduced cost estimates from earlier schematic numbers. Staff said the current mid‑estimate sits in the mid‑$170 million range, which includes contingency, escalation and a $4 million owner contingency to cover unresolved design choices.

Design and site work: The county reported interior work on boardroom flow and workstation design, an active outdoor‑space working group to create usable public landscapes, and coordination with stormwater and VDOT for off‑site road work (roundabouts were noted). Staff said they met with Dominion Energy about rooftop solar; Dominion offered a no‑cost install model and a 25‑year estimated energy savings of roughly $650,000, but the county is awaiting structural‑engineering review before a decision.

Procurement and schedule: An RFP for a construction manager closed the week of the meeting; staff said selection would follow if the project moves forward. Staff also reported holding public information sessions and outreach to local homeowner associations.

Board action: On a staff recommendation, the board approved change order No. 2 to the second interim agreement to advance the library design to 100% (not to exceed $1,610,000). The motion carried by roll call. Staff said the library design work is intended to align the library schedule more closely with the government center’s design so construction could proceed efficiently if both projects are built concurrently.