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East Civic Tower

Conceptual Design

Presentation

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Construction Management

October 6, 2020

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• May 2018 – Presentation to ED&I Committee.

• August 2018 – City Council approved ED&I’s recommendation.

• September 2018 – City Council approved the Master Plan and authorized issuance of designer RFQ.

• January 2019 – City Council authorized issuance of Construction Manager at Risk RFQ.

• May 2019 – City Council authorized Staff to enter into negotiations with RATIO and Brasfield & Gorrie.

• August 2019 – City Council authorized the City Manager to execute contracts with RATIO and Brasfield & Gorrie.

• January 2020 – Staff updated City Council on the Civic Campus Phase I: East Civic Tower project.

City Council Touchpoints

East Civic Tower

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Master Plan Vision

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The Civic Campus Vision

• Outward facing City Hall.

• New City Hall will be transparent, open, and

accessible reflecting the values of Raleigh.

• Programming of the entire complex to stimulate an

activated streetscape and leverage creative, artful

placemaking to achieve a beautiful downtown

destination for all.

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Civic Campus Master Plan

Guiding Design Principles

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Project Engagement

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Public Engagement

• Website Updates & Project Email

• CAC Presentations

• Community Pop-ups

• General Public Information Sessions

• January 2019

• City-wide Employee Survey

• Employee Advisory Committee

• Field trips to area businesses to participate in building tours

• Targeted discussions

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Public Engagement

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East Civic Tower Conceptual Design

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What is a Conceptual Design?

The Conceptual Design is an early phase in the

design process where the broad outlines of function

and form are articulated. It includes the design of

interactions, experiences, processes, and strategies.

Elements of the design at this phase are illustrative

and may be indicative of a final design concept.

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Project Ambitions

Raleigh is a 21st – Century City of

Innovation focusing on environmental,

cultural, and economic sustainability.RFQ.

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A Vibrant and Inclusive Environment

RFQ.

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Project Ambitions

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Civic Transparency

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Critical Relationships

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Building with Traditions

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Welcoming and Transparent

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Ground Floor

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2nd Floor

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East Civic Tower Conceptual Design

• Floor 3: Conference Center; Wellness Space; and

RTN Studio

• Floors 4 – 19: Departmental Spaces with Shared

Amenity Space

• Floor 20: Mechanical Penthouse

• One level of underground parking; shared space

with mechanical & electrical equipment

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Material Inspiration from North Carolina

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An Inviting Visitor Experience

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A Warm City Hall Council Chamber

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A Safe and Healthy

Working Environment

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A Generous Civic Plaza

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Project

Renderings

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Project Budget

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Current project budget is within approved project

budget. City Core Team, Design Team, and CMAR

engaged in a rigorous scope and budget

reconciliation process. Evaluated various options to

meet budgetary constraints.

Approved project budget: $190M

Conceptual Design Budget

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Other Budget Considerations

• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment – not included.

• RTN Equipment – not included.

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MWBE Plan

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• Workforce Development• Develop a workforce that can be utilized by subcontractors working on

the project by offering employment opportunities to local residents.

• MWBE Outreach & Support• Implement a robust program to attract interest from MWBEs and

provide them with resources to support the growth and operation of their businesses.

• Engage & Expand Existing Partnerships & Relationships• Identify existing partnerships and relationships to engage and expand

that will be beneficial to increasing MWBE participation and helping MWBEs to sustain and grow.

Three-pronged Strategy

East Civic Tower MWBE Plan

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East Civic Tower Conceptual Design

• Improves efficiency of the delivery of City services

through the consolidation of City departments in a

central location.

• Validated the building program with future growth

accommodation.

• Satisfies the requirements of the guiding

documents, intent of the Master Plan, and design

vision expressed to the Design Team.

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Recommendation

• Approve the conceptual design;

• Authorize Staff to complete the design and publicly

bid in order to determine the Guaranteed

Maximum Price; and

• Approve the demolition of the former Police

Headquarters at 110 S. McDowell Street.

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East Civic Tower

Plan a centralized

campus that provides

easy access to staff and

citizens and promotes

effective collaboration.

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Questions