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Council authorizes special procurement to hire construction manager–general contractor for proposed South Shore fire station

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Lake Oswego approved a special procurement allowing a CMGC process for a proposed South Shore fire station; staff and the city’s owner’s representative said the approach should produce earlier, more reliable pricing and value-engineering opportunities.

The Lake Oswego City Council on July 15 adopted Resolution 25-34, authorizing a special procurement to hire a construction manager–general contractor (CMGC) for preconstruction and construction services for a proposed South Shore fire station.

The council voted 6-0 to approve the resolution after a staff presentation that said the CMGC model — already used for the city’s operations center and city hall — would help the city produce a reliable cost estimate as the architect develops conceptual design work. Assistant Fire Chief Christine Aartman told the council staff will present a full cost and feasibility analysis in…

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