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PUC approves CMGC contract for 525 Golden Gate after adding owners'rep and outside review requirements
Summary
The commission approved use of a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) contract for the 525 Golden Gate Avenue building, a project described by staff as a potential national benchmark for energy-efficient buildings, and unanimously adopted amendments requiring a dedicated owner's representative and outside consultant review before proceeding.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission voted to approve agreements for the 525 Golden Gate Avenue project and an associated architectural services amendment after adopting an amendment that the commission said is intended to protect the city's interests during design and construction.
Staff described the CMGC contracting vehicle as appropriate for an unusually complex, high-performance building where close coordination between contractor and architect is required. The general manager's office said the contract gives the city…
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