Title/Name/Summary
Main Street Triangle Parking Deck - Design-Build Project Delivery Approach
History
BACKGROUND
On May 4, 2015, the Village of Orland Park and the University of Chicago Medicine entered into a revised Letter of Intent (LOI). This agreement set forth general terms and expectations related to the University’s construction of an approximately 120,000 sf medical center within the Main Street Triangle. A key component of the LOI is the delivery by the Village, through a cost sharing arrangement with the University, of a stand-alone vertical parking deck. It is planned that these integrated, yet separate, projects will open together in the fourth quarter of 2016. This means that timing is of the essence for both parties.
To date, the University has completed the majority of entitlement milestones as it relates to their building. Concurrently, the Village has engaged TOA Architecture/Urban Design to develop conceptual Site Plans and Elevations, as well as preliminary cost estimates, for the parking deck. Under the terms of the LOI, the Village is responsible for all site work improvements, construction of the parking deck and construction of the surface parking lot. Staff is working with our consultant, Spaceco, to finalize the plans for the site work improvements (Jefferson Street, “B” Street, utilities, etc.) and the surface parking lot.
PROJECT DELIVERY APPROACH - PARKING DECK
Due to the tight timelines associated with this important project and the projected construction time (10-12 months) for the deck, staff recommends the use of a competitive Design-Build process.
The Design-Build process is a system of contracting whereby one entity performs both architectural/engineering services and construction activities under one single contract. In 2011, the Village successfully utilized this arrangement for the construction of Ravinia Avenue alongside the Ninety 7 Fifty on the Park project.
Some of the advantages of this approach include:
1. A single point of accountability for budget, design and construction;
2. Budget is established early and owner risk is controlled;
3. Better design and construction synergy;
4. Greater opportunity for possible project cost savings, through a teamwork design/construction approach;
5. Significantly faster project schedule;
6. Requires less owner expertise and resources; and
7. Owner is not the issue resolution agent.
The proposed Design-Build approach would still be a competitive process. The mechanism would be in the form of a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will present a scope of work and the concept drawings prepared by TOA. It is anticipated that the RFP could be developed and released to the marketplace within 4-6 weeks, with construction beginning in late 2015.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve and direct staff to proceed with the proposed Design-Build approach, as outlined, for the design and construction of the proposed Main Street Triangle Parking Deck.