June 22, 2026 City Council Work Session

The City of Springfield, Oregon City Council held a work session on June 22, 2026, focused on the City Hall deferred maintenance and modernization project. Staff provided an update on the project status, highlighting that the design is approximately 75% complete and emphasizing the need to address critical building systems such as HVAC and elevators. The council discussed advancing to the final pre-construction phase, which involves partnering with a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) to validate costs, review constructibility, and plan phasing to maintain city hall operations during construction. The CMGC procurement process and scoring criteria were explained, including considerations for local contractor participation and subcontracting. Council members expressed concerns about the CMGC approach, particularly regarding risk mitigation, cost certainty, and support for local businesses. The city attorney clarified that the council would have future opportunities to review a guaranteed maximum price and could opt for a competitive bid process if desired. The session concluded with staff seeking council feedback on proceeding with the pre-construction phase and addressing any additional concerns before returning with further recommendations.