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Consultants recommend GCCM alternative delivery for operations center expansion
Summary
OTAC CPM consultants recommended the GCCM (General Contractor/Construction Manager) alternative delivery model for the Battleground Operations Center expansion, arguing early contractor engagement can reduce cost and schedule risk on the occupied campus. Council reacted positively and asked staff to pursue the PRC approval pathway.
OTAC CPM, an owner‑representation firm, presented a feasibility assessment and recommended the GCCM alternative delivery model for the City of Battle Ground’s operations center expansion. Consultants said the project’s complexity—occupied facilities, phased work, long‑lead items and stakeholder coordination—makes early contractor involvement useful for constructability review, target-value design and schedule compression.
Consultants noted the PRC (Project Review Committee) and Capital Projects Advisory Review Board processes in Washington state that are required to enable alternative delivery, and they cited an example where early contractor involvement yielded both substantial schedule and cost benefits. Several councilmembers expressed support for the collaborative model and asked staff to continue work on PRC application and next steps, including the role of owner representation and procurement strategy.
Why it matters: The operations center project is a sizable city investment involving phased work that must keep city operations running; choosing an alternative delivery model could materially affect cost, schedule and stakeholder coordination.
