Learn more about Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery

Traditionally, construction projects follow what is known as the “Design, Bid, Build” process. In that model, an architect team fully designs the building, then it gets put out to bid to various contractors and is built by the contractor awarded the job.

Instead of this model, the City will follow the CMGC process and will onboard the contractor at the same time as the architect team. This allows an experienced contractor team to provide input into the constructability of the project, provide detailed cost estimates, and place orders on supplies that might have long lead times. Not only is the City able to utilize the expertise of the contractor during design, it can then still ensure all work is competitively bid once the project is ready for construction. The City utilized this model for the construction of City Hall and most recently, the expansion of the Happy Valley Library. The City also received many recommendations to follow this process from other cities that have recently constructed similar community centers.

While physical construction might still be in the future, by engaging with a CMGC early in this process, the City hopes to save your tax dollars and bring the project to fruition earlier than a traditional contracting process may take.