CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

The design and construction of the Queens Parking Garage and Community Space is the City of New York's first Design-Build (lump sum) public works project – part of its multi-billion-dollar Borough-Based Jail (BBJ) Program. In addition to the in-depth look at the recently completed project, this presentation will explore various challenges encountered on the project and their successful resolution. Specifically, the presenters will discuss the procurement process, which occurred right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the contract administration process, focusing on how the Design-Builder addressed and responded to changes in project requirements post-award, collaborated with various stakeholders, and implemented a successful M/WBE engagement and participation on the project.