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El Paso County gives monthly update on voter-approved bond projects; medical examiner CMAR near award
Summary
County staff reported procurement milestones on the Office of the Medical Examiner and other capital projects, said some parks are delayed for community finishings, and confirmed upcoming community meetings and contract steps.
El Paso County commissioners received a detailed status update Oct. 16 on voter-approved bond projects and the county’s capital improvement plan, including procurement milestones for the Office of the Medical Examiner and a schedule of community meetings for several park projects.
The presentation, delivered by county purchasing and public-works staff during a special meeting of the El Paso County Commissioner's Court, outlined that the county has completed its first construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) procurement for the Office of the Medical Examiner and is in final approvals ahead of an anticipated award. Karen Davidson, the county purchasing agent, said the contract and an AIA standard-form construction contract were finished and “it probably will be in December and not January,” allowing public works to issue a notice to proceed and schedule another groundbreaking.
Why it matters: the bond program funds multiple parks, an animal shelter, a new medical examiner facility and other capital needs. Delays to project schedules and the county’s decisions about procurement method and contracting can affect construction timing, community access to park amenities, and future maintenance costs.
Key details from the update
• Medical examiner facility: Karen…
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