DDOT Coolidge Operations & Maintenance Facility

DLZ is providing a comprehensive feasibility study, design, and construction administration services for a new Operations and Maintenance Facility for Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) which includes Fleet Administration, Operations, Dispatch, Secure Vehicle Storage, and Vehicle Maintenance. DLZ is providing architectural design solutions and bid documents to allow for the consolidation and relocation efforts corresponding to the feasibility study for the Coolidge Maintenance Facility. The new building space program is approximately 450,000 square feet and site development of 20 acres.

DLZ is performing all phases of work including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration services. DLZ is also performing technical services including environmental, demolition, geotechnical, survey, NEPA, commissioning, and a traffic impact study.

This project is still in the design phase. During the programming and concept validation phase, DLZ worked closely with DDOT to establish project goals and objectives which reflect the long-term mission of the Client. The development of clear project goals resulted in setting a strong foundation for further project development. Early in the design phase, a Construction Manager was successfully brought onto the team. The CM has been able to jump into the project effectively and contribute to project development, project budgeting/estimating, scheduling, and bid packages. The design team has been able to support DDOT in navigating the NEPA process and FTA approvals, which are required to secure project funding. As the project moves forward into the schematic design and design development phases, our primary goals will include close collaboration with the Owner and the Construction Manager to result in delivery of a high-quality project which meets the established project goals, on schedule, and under budget.

At the completion of the project, DDOT will have a new innovative, sustainable maintenance facility that will provide a safe working environment for the employees and inviting space for users.