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Christian County awards project-management contract to Navigate for campus build-out
Summary
Commissioners approved a task order/master-services arrangement with Navigate Building Solutions to provide construction project-management services for the county's campus project; staff said the firm can help refine cost opinions and bidding and may reduce total project costs, but no fee amount was specified in the meeting record.
County staff recommended awarding project-management services to Navigate Building Solutions (via the TIPS cooperative) to oversee the county campus project, produce independent construction-cost opinions, optimize bidding and serve as the county's owners'representative.
Todd (staff) and other commissioners said Navigate has a record of helping local governments save on large projects and that the firm's oversight could reduce change orders and improve competition. A Navigate representative (Katie) was present to answer questions.
Commissioners said the project is multi-year and stressed fiscal prudence: staff reiterated the county intends to "pay as we go" rather than bond for the work. Commissioner discussion cited potential savings and additional oversight benefits; one commissioner suggested Navigate could increase the number of bidders and help hold contractors accountable.
The commission moved to approve the master services agreement and task order to Navigate; the motion passed by voice vote. The meeting record does not include a contract dollar amount or detailed task-order fees; staff said funding will come from sales proceeds and other project-specific sources rather than the county general fund.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the task order and scope with Navigate and proceed with bid preparation and procurement steps for phase 2 of the campus project. The auditor and finance staff will review budget availability as task orders are finalized.
