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Coral Gables selects Kaufman Lynn as top ranked preconstruction manager for downtown Mobility Hub; commissioners press for tight contract controls

City Commission, City of Coral Gables · February 24, 2026
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Summary

The commission accepted staff’s recommendation to negotiate with Kaufman Lynn as the highest‑ranked proposer for preconstruction services on the downtown Mobility Hub. The mayor emphasized no open‑ended allowances and called for strict staging, traffic management and A‑team staffing; Commissioner Castro registered a 'no' on the final motion.

The City Commission voted Feb. 24 to move forward with negotiations with Kaufman Lynn as the construction manager‑at‑risk for Coral Gables’ downtown Mobility Hub after procurement staff presented scoring that ranked Kaufman Lynn highest among five proposers.

Celeste Walker Harmon, the city’s chief procurement officer, told the commission the top three proposers were close in scoring and that Kaufman Lynn led the field. Mayor Lago said the…

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