City director outlines Keating Building RFP process, says procurement followed rules

Christine Marks, the city's Director of Economic and Community Development, presented an overview of the procurement process for the Keating Building and related properties. She said the Keating complex spans about 190,000 square feet across structures built between 1897 and 1934, has environmental contamination managed by caps and a responsible party, and requires careful oversight of interior work and the fire suppression system. “The RFP was designed to address the sensitivity of the building and to minimize the risk exposure,” she said.