On Wednesday, December 11th, City Council held a Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee meeting to discuss the planning, design and construction of the new Civic Center campus.

Find the agenda packet here: https://livoniami.portal.civicclerk.com/…/agenda/3132

The administration invited Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR) to provide an update on the selection process for a construction manager and an architectural/engineering firm for the new police station.

9 proposals were submitted for the City Hall Construction Manager RFP and Frank Rewold and Sons was recommended for a number of reasons including their experience with pre-construction scrutiny of architectural designs, they came in below budget on fees and the City receives 100% of all cost savings. The recommendation moves forward with an approving motion.

8 proposals were submitted for the architectural/engineering bid for the new police station and Hobbs + Black was recommended by the administration for a number of reasons including their experience in the specialized field of designing public safety buildings, their below average fee (4.7% versus industry average of 6% due to clear scope of project). Unlike the City Hall project this project will not be funded by a bond but by a proposed millage that will be sought in 2025. These services will be paid from the building improvement fund (not to exceed $1,658,000) and repaid by a millage. If a millage does not pass the architecture plans will be complete but tabled until funding is found. This recommendation moves forward with an approving motion.