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Top two tied in CMAR scoring for VA building; commission schedules interviews to break tie
Summary
Staff reported a tie between American and Solomon in CMAR RFQ scoring (both 89). Commissioners voted to interview both firms on Feb. 17 (interviews before the regular meeting) and to make the final selection at the regular session later that day.
County staff presented the grading rubric and scores for the construction manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) RFQ for the VA building. Twelve firms submitted; two firms — American and Solomon — tied with top scores (reported as 89). Staff recommended the commission invite the top two to interview to break the tie and noted interview scoring could add up to 10 points.
Staff provided preliminary total-fee estimates for the top firms during discussion: American's combined fee and costs were reported at about $783,000, and Solomon's at about $678,340. Staff stressed that the scored rubric and qualifications, including superintendent and project‑manager experience, mattered alongside fee differences.
Commissioners discussed interview logistics and questions, agreed interviews should be limited in time and scored, and voted to interview the two tied firms on Feb. 17 before the regular meeting so the commission could deliberate at the regular session. Staff said interview time would be limited (30 minutes per firm under the RFQ) and offered to prepare suggested questions for commissioners and the committee.
The commission's motion to interview the top two and to reconvene for decision at the Feb. 17 regular meeting passed by recorded voice/roll call. Staff will invite the two firms and provide the commission with interview materials and full cost breakdowns in advance.
