Obama Foundation Announces Construction Mgmt Short-List for Prez Center

Friday, Oct 06 2017

Written by TPB News

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With an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, The Obama Foundation has selected major minority-owned firms to submit proposals for the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

The teams are from Clark Construction Group, Lakeside Alliance, Power Mortenson Partners, and W.E. O'Neil Construction Company. The finalists will present details regarding:

Who they will employ
Innovative hiring programs they will develop for young people
Contracting specifications

The foundation has set parameters for diversity of subcontractors and suppliers, requiring no less than 35% to be from diverse, minority business enterprises.