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Redmond contract board clears progressive design‑build approach for downtown ice rink, estimates $5M cost
Summary
The Contract Review Board approved findings authorizing progressive design‑build procurement for a downtown ice rink project at the former Redmond PD site; staff estimated cost at about $5,000,000 and said the project is funded through urban renewal with no fiscal action required tonight.
The Redmond Contract Review Board on June 10 approved findings authorizing the use of a progressive design‑build (PDB) procurement method for a proposed downtown ice rink adjacent to the new library on the former police department site.
Scott Brang, procurement and payables manager for the City of Redmond, told the board that the seasonal rink experienced equipment failure in 2024 and that council directed staff to pursue a permanent, multifunction facility. Brang recommended progressive design‑build for the complex, community‑focused project because it allows early contractor involvement, collaborative design, value engineering and schedule flexibility. "This method allows for early contractor involvement, collective design, collaborative design, and phase construction resulting in cost savings, reduced risk, and faster delivery," Brang said.
Brang said the rink project is currently estimated at $5,000,000 and is funded through urban renewal; he noted there was no fiscal impact from the board's decision that night. Board members asked technical questions about contracting structure and protections if a PDB partner did not perform. Brang said contracts include termination clauses and that the city will use 30/60/90 design packages and bring guaranteed maximum prices (GMPs) to council as benchmarks for performance.
Board members also asked whether the city uses standard Design‑Build Institute of America (DBIA) contract language. Brang said staff take language from standard contracts and adapt it into city templates. The board opened a public hearing on the findings, solicited comment and, seeing none, closed the hearing.
Unidentified Speaker 7 moved to approve the findings authorizing the use of progressive design‑build procurement and contracting methods for the downtown ice rink; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next steps discussed included procurement to an RFP with qualifications and a price component and bringing GMPs to council during the design phase.
