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Council approves $1.55M CMAR preconstruction contract for Hornville Branch Library after debate over procurement method
Summary
The council approved a construction-manager-at-risk preconstruction agreement for the Hornville Branch Library, $1,550,000, with one recorded no vote. Council discussion focused on whether CMAR is appropriate for a library building and potential impacts on parish staff resources.
The St. Charles Parish Council voted to authorize a construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) preconstruction services agreement with Woodward Design and Build LLC for the Hornville Branch Library on June 2. The contract amount for preconstruction services and early work is $1,550,000; the motion passed with one dissenting vote.
Mister Palamon, presenting the project, said the parish selected an architect last year and is at roughly 30% design, the threshold the parish uses to…
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