Title/Name/Summary
Main Street Triangle Parking Deck - Design-Build Team Recommendation
History
On August 26, 2015, the Village published a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a design-build team to construct a new multi-level public parking structure and other improvements in the Main Street Triangle district associated with the University of Chicago Medicine project. The design-build approach, authorized by the Board of Trustees on July 6, 2015, is a system of contracting whereby one entity performs both architectural/engineering services and construction activities under one single contract.
The RFP’s scope of work set forth a minimum number of parking spaces and specific design criteria, as well as other ancillary requirements such as general site preparation, demolition, and utility work.
The Village received proposals on September 29, 2015. After review by Village staff and our consultants, three firms were selected for interviews conducted on October 13, 2015. Based upon the interview and evaluation process, the selection committee found Walsh Construction Company II, LLC (Walsh) to meet or exceed the expectations established in the RFP.
The next phase of this process is to enter into exclusive contract negotiations with Walsh in a timely manner in order to meet project delivery expectations associated with the neighboring University of Chicago Medicine project. If contract negotiations do not yield agreement, staff will recommend the next qualified firm.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to authorize staff to enter into exclusive contract negotiations with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for design-build services related to the Main Street Triangle parking deck.