Board of Commissioners Morning Meeting: May 5, 2026

The Lane County Board of Commissioners held a morning meeting on May 5, 2026, which included a detailed update on the Lane Stabilization Center project by the Health and Human Services department. The discussion focused on the project's progress, including property acquisition, annexation processes, design work, and the need for statutory changes to support the facility's operation. A significant procurement-related item was the approval to use an alternative contracting method, the Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC) approach, for the stabilization center. This method allows the construction manager to be involved during the design phase to improve constructability, scheduling, and cost savings. The board approved the exemption from the traditional design-bid-build process and authorized staff to issue a competitive RFP for the CMGC, with the goal of having a contract in place by the end of July. Additionally, the meeting included an elections update but no other procurement actions were noted.