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Current Status – May 2025


New City Hall Development – Project Update

The City of Fort Lauderdale is advancing its efforts to deliver a new City Hall that will better serve residents, support city operations, and accommodate future growth.

Demolition and Site Preparation
Demolition of the former City Hall building is complete, and the site has been fully prepared for future development. Restoration activities, including the installation of irrigation lines and hydroseeding to support vegetation growth, have also been completed. A new 8-foot black chain-link perimeter fence—consistent with fencing at adjacent properties—has been installed. The site will remain secure and closed to the public, with ongoing grounds maintenance provided by City staff.

Owner’s Representative Selection
To support the delivery of a new City Hall facility, the City solicited qualifications for an experienced Owner’s Representative. The solicitation closed on January 15, 2025, with seven firms responding. After evaluation and interviews, Jacobs Project Management Co. was recommended for selection. Contract negotiations with Jacobs are currently underway, with an agreement anticipated to come before the City Commission for approval in June 2025.

Design Criteria Package
City staff are also preparing a Design Criteria Package (DCP), scheduled for release in June/July 2025. The DCP will include survey work, design concepts, permitting requirements, cost estimates, and technical specifications. The selected firm will be tasked with delivering a 30% design package for one preferred concept. The DCP will be used as the foundation for future construction solicitation(s).

For more details or inquiries, please contact Michelle Lemire, Procurement Administrator, at mlemire@fortlauderdale.gov.

Current Status – May 2025


New City Hall Development – Project Update

The City of Fort Lauderdale is advancing its efforts to deliver a new City Hall that will better serve residents, support city operations, and accommodate future growth.

Demolition and Site Preparation
Demolition of the former City Hall building is complete, and the site has been fully prepared for future development. Restoration activities, including the installation of irrigation lines and hydroseeding to support vegetation growth, have also been completed. A new 8-foot black chain-link perimeter fence—consistent with fencing at adjacent properties—has been installed. The site will remain secure and closed to the public, with ongoing grounds maintenance provided by City staff.

Owner’s Representative Selection
To support the delivery of a new City Hall facility, the City solicited qualifications for an experienced Owner’s Representative. The solicitation closed on January 15, 2025, with seven firms responding. After evaluation and interviews, Jacobs Project Management Co. was recommended for selection. Contract negotiations with Jacobs are currently underway, with an agreement anticipated to come before the City Commission for approval in June 2025.

Design Criteria Package
City staff are also preparing a Design Criteria Package (DCP), scheduled for release in June/July 2025. The DCP will include survey work, design concepts, permitting requirements, cost estimates, and technical specifications. The selected firm will be tasked with delivering a 30% design package for one preferred concept. The DCP will be used as the foundation for future construction solicitation(s).

For more details or inquiries, please contact Michelle Lemire, Procurement Administrator, at mlemire@fortlauderdale.gov.