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Council awards $4.97 million GMP to WJ Construction for new building department, approves $250,000 interfund loan

6406453 · October 22, 2025
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West Melbourne authorized a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract with WJ Construction for $4,972,129 to build a new building department facility and finished council chambers; council also approved a $250,000 intra‑fund loan (Resolution 2025-24) to cover a funding shortfall; votes 7-0.

The City of West Melbourne’s council on Oct. 21 authorized a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract with WJ Construction Corp. not to exceed $4,972,129 to construct a combined building department, council chambers and related city offices, and approved a related interfund loan to cover a funding shortfall. Council approved both actions by voice votes recorded as 7-0.

City staff member Mr. Petrone described the design‑build selection process, saying WJ Construction received the highest overall score after written and oral proposals were evaluated. He explained the project went from a…

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