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Shawnee County commissioners authorize negotiations with KBS for Gage Park carousel CMAR after split vote
Summary
After weighing presentation quality and fee proposals, the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners voted 2-1 to authorize negotiations with KBS as construction manager-at-risk for the Gage Park Carousel renovation; commissioners debated differing cost calculations and CMAR fee percentages.
Shawnee County commissioners voted 2-1 on Oct. 27 to authorize staff to enter negotiations with KBS to serve as the construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) for the planned Gage Park Carousel renovation.
The decision followed interviews with two finalists — MCP Group and KBS — after a third applicant withdrew. Commissioners said both firms are experienced and capable, but they differed on how to weigh presentation quality against CMAR fees and the total projected cost.
The board’s discussion centered on cost estimates and scoring from the interview process. Tim Lorent, director of Parks and Recreation, said staff conducted interviews last week and presented both firms for commissioner consideration. Commissioner Aaron Mays said, “To my knowledge, this is the…
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