Decisions › County Commission meeting of Apr 14, 2026
Approved a $3,119,387 contract with Qualis General Contracting, LLC for tenant improvements at the Supervisor of Elections Building.
The vote: 5-0
Voted yes: Leslie Campione, Sean M. Parks, Anthony Sabatini, Kirby Smith, Timothy Morris
Motion by Sean M. Parks, seconded by Timothy Morris. From the Clerk's official minutes.
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In plain words
A contract with Qualis General Contracting, LLC to do tenant improvements at the Supervisor of Elections Building, plus two budget transfers to fund the work.
What changes The county approves the contract, moves $871,991 from Buildings to Leasehold Improvements, moves $87,149 from Repair and Maintenance to Leasehold Improvements, and authorizes staff to sign the paperwork.
Who and the money Applies to the Supervisor of Elections Building in Commission District 3; the estimated fiscal impact is $3,119,387 (expenditure — $2,835,807 plus $283,580 for contingency purposes).
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Staff recommends award to the overall lowest price responsive and responsible vendor, Qualis General Contracting, LLC."
Where Supervisor of Elections Building
Why (staff, quoted) "to complete all work in accordance with the solicitation requirements for turn-key building tenant improvements."
Backup in the packet: Price Tabulation 26-903 (p. 471), Award Recommendation 26-903 (p. 471), BUA1 for Agenda Item 42880 (p. 471), BUA2 for Agenda Item 42880 (p. 471), Contract 26-903 -Qualis Signed (p. 471), 26-903_Qualis_Commercial Tenant Buildout_04.07.26_UNSIGNED (p. 471)
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From the record
Request from Facilities Management to recommend approval: 1. Of Contract 26-903 with Qualis General Contracting, LLC (Tampa, FL) for the Supervisor of Elections Building Commercial Tenant Improvements; 2. Of a budget transfer in the amount of $871,991 from Buildings to Leasehold Improvements; 3. Of a budget transfer in the amount of $87,149 from Repair and Maintenance to Leasehold Improvements; and 4. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $3,119,387 (expenditure — $2,835,807 plus $283,580 for contingency purposes). Commission District 3.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Apr 14, 2026, page 8. Open the official document
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 4 through 13, pulling Tabs 5 and 14 to the regular agenda, as follows: PROCLAMATIONS Recommend approval and adoption of Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel Day Proclamation 2026-28, per Commissioner Parks, by a vote of 5-0.Clerk of Court, Board Minutes, Apr 14, 2026. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Tabled an agreement with the Lake County Tax Collector for commercial lease space and funding, costing $187,285.25 in 2026.
- Next item: Discussed a proposed ordinance requiring a Homeowners Association Compliance Affidavit with zoning permit applications in Lake County.
- All 21 items from Apr 14, 2026
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