Council meeting - 2026-05-28
Approves CMGC Procurement Exemption for Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall HVAC Replacement, 5-0 (Gonzalez, Nolan, Rosenthal, Simpson, Hwang all voted aye)
What happened
The Metro Council approved a procurement exemption for HVAC replacement at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall using a construction manager/general contractor method rather than low bid, and passed an annexation ordinance (26-1543).
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-0 (Gonzalez, Nolan, Rosenthal, Simpson, Hwang all voted aye)
Meeting Summary
The Metro Council approved a procurement exemption for HVAC replacement at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall using a construction manager/general contractor method rather than low bid, and passed an annexation ordinance (26-1543).
Key Decisions (3)
Consent Agenda - Committee Appointments
CMGC Procurement Exemption for Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall HVAC Replacement
Annexation Ordinance 26-1543
Development Activity (1)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall HVAC Equipment Replacement
Infrastructure
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Metro is investing in critical HVAC infrastructure at the Arlene…
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