State Hires Advisor to Help Facilitate Major Springfield Courthouse Project

SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that a transaction advisor has been hired to guide the procurement process for the Springfield Regional Justice Center project, a major redevelopment of the courthouses located at 50 and 80 State St.

The administration plans to release a request for proposals to find a developer for the new Justice Center. The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), in conjunction with the Executive Office of the Trial Court (TRC), have engaged Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group to help ensure a robust, competitive, open, and fair procurement process in the developer search.

Greystone will provide strategic guidance, evaluation support, and negotiation assistance throughout the process, which will contribute to efforts by DCAMM and TRC to solicit proposals that meet the priorities stakeholders have expressed. Their first major task will be to market the property and help maximize competition and ensure robust response to the proposal.

“The Healey-Driscoll administration is committed to building a new Springfield courthouse that meets the needs of the community and the court as expeditiously as possible,” DCAMM Commissioner Adam Baacke said. “DCAMM is pleased to enlist a firm with Greystone’s extensive experience and track record to support this solicitation.”

Court Administrator Thomas Ambrosino added that “the Trial Court is committed to working closely with DCAMM to ensure the successful delivery of a courthouse that meets the needs of the Springfield community and advances the important work of the justice system. We support DCAMM’s efforts to make the procurement process as transparent and competitive as possible.”