Board approves CMAR project‑delivery program to speed large county construction projects

Dec 10, 2025

The Board authorized a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery program under Public Contract Code §20146 to be used for vertical capital projects above $1,000,000, selecting contractors by a best‑value method and requiring project labor agreements where applicable; supervisors stressed preserving local subcontractor participation and embedding local preference in evaluation criteria.

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Monterey County authorized a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project‑delivery program to give Public Works an additional contracting option for complex vertical construction projects above $1,000,000.

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