TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Anthony Warren, Director of Building & Facility Services
FROM: Robert S. Skok, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: June 12, 2025
SUBJECT: First Amendment to 2023 Interlocal Agreement - Proposed Medical Examiner Facility
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BACKGROUND
On November 22, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Medical Examiner for the 19th Judicial Circuit, the District Board of Trustees of Indian River State College, and Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, and St. Lucie County (the parties) for the purpose of locating, designing, permitting, and constructing a new facility for the Medical Examiner. St Lucie County will serve as the contract manager in the procurement process for the design and construction of new improvements. The parties have completed and approved the design and are in the process of permitting the construction of the facility.
ANALYSIS
The parties desire to amend the 2023 Interlocal Agreement to provide more detail as to how the New Improvement will be funded and how the Contractor will be procured. This first amendment would, if approved, provide additional detail regarding the funding and procurement process for the construction phase. It outlines the procurement method to be led by St. Lucie County, confirms use of the approved construction budget, and sets forth procedures for contractor selection, contract execution, and handling of excess funds, change orders, and potential cost overruns.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
There are no costs associated with this amendment.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
November 15, 2022, the Board approved the Interlocal Agreement for the proposed Medical Examiner Facility.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Awarding an Agreement with the low bid Contractor. Any possible Change Orders during construction. Final Close out and release of retainage to the Contractor at end of the Contract.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Public Safety
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to 2023 Interlocal Agreement - Proposed Medical Examiner Facility and authorizes the Chairman to sign the amendment.