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~ Introduction Purpose: ``..+' Marion County and the Sa1em Area Transit District aze seeking project management and coordination services required to supervise the final design and construction of a joint development project known as "Courthouse Squaze." The project has been in the planning and development stage for appro~mately one year. The fums of Arbuckle Cosdc Architects and Pence/Kelly Construction have been selected to design and build the facility. FTA has approved the transit district's funding and the county has secured interi.m financing to fund initial construction activities. The county will proceed with a bond sale in September to secure the remainder of their funding. The project is situated on a city block in downtown Sa1em Oregon. Demolition and abatement of e~usting buildings started on April 21~` and is expected to be completed by Ju1y 31, 1997. Construction is scheduled to begin no later than September 1, 1997. Schematic design work is completed and final budgets (GMP) are due on August 15, 1997. The project is scheduled for completion in April of 1999. However, cost estimates are still slightly higher than budget estimates a11ow. The project consists of a 4 story, 178,000 gsf structure with an underground, 2- story, 365 vehicle parking structure. A 22-bus transit mall is located on the ground floor. The remainder of the structure will contai.n a combination of retail and office space. Cost estimates for the facility are $36,000,000. Construction (hard) costs are estimated at $25,000,000. Partial funding ($9,220,000) for this project is provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The project will be constructed and managed as a condominium project with three owners. Project Team: The successful consultant will work in concert with the county, transit district, a private developer, the architect and general contractor to provide management construction services. The consultant will contract with the owners (county & transit) and act as their agent. The county is acting as the lead agency for the parties. The project manager must be able to work cooperatively with all members of the development team and quickly assimilate the current status of the project and related management duties. The project must be within budget estimates by September l, 199'7.