Client Need
The Client, Baxa International, needed outside expertise to manage a design/build process to combine an existing 107,000 SF office building, manufacturing and assembly plant with adjacent property for Client’s long-term expansion plans for a corporate campus.
Assignment Highlights
Designed and negotiated the best solution for two new office buildings on the acquired adjacent site to create the ideal campus solution.- Completed RFP for initial outline specification, client requirements document, and preliminary budget and schedule.
- Solicited proposals from a select group of design/build general contractors and professional services firms that resulted in an integrated team to deliver the first phase within Client’s timeframe and budget.
- Assisted Client in design management by identifying above-market and hidden fees within the design builder’s contract.
- Identified and included as an offset in the purchase contract various off-site improvements to be paid by seller.
Results
- Reduced the land needed by .74 acres, with a resulting cost savings of over $100,000.
- Successfully negotiated off-site improvements into the purchase price of the land with a cost savings of over $200,000.
- Successfully managed the project team through the Site Plan approval process of Douglas County.
- To date, the schematic design has been completed. the Site Plan has been approved, but the project has been put on hold pending the Client taking a portion of the company public.
Englewood, Colorado
Project Type: New Corporate Campus
Year: 2005-2007
Size: 80,000 SF