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Mercer studies, $95M block and inflationary funds: department outlines allocations and budget forecast
Summary
State Construction Department reported 21 Mercer (most-cost-effective-remedy) studies in process, plans to procure more consultants, and showed how the $95 million block and $20.3 million inflationary funds are tentatively allocated; department proposed additional staff and a $1.15M charter contingency for lease volatility.
The State Construction Department briefed the Select Committee on the Mercer studies program and the status of several funding pools: a $95 million block allocated earlier, inflationary funding appropriations, and near-term budget needs.
Progress on Mercer studies and consultant capacity
Administrator Shelby Carlson said the Mercer program (condition/capacity/adequacy studies) began after the 2023 session. The department rolled an initial list of 28 facilities into 21 Mercer studies; six Mercer deliverables are complete and 16 remain. Carlson said four consultant teams were originally hired, the department will reissue solicitations to attract additional consultants, and the current consultant cadence (one Mercer at a time per firm) is…
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