Background:
On July 14, 2021, the City awarded the contract for architectural and engineering services to OPN Architects in the amount of $382,600. Originally the station was intended to house one engine company, which is the current capacity of the existing Station 3. However, as the northeast and northwest area of the City continues to see residential, commercial and industrial growth, there will be a need for additional fire services in the future. Through detailed analysis, performed by the Fire Department, the location of the new station is perfectly situated to respond to calls for service in this growing area of the community. Therefore, expanding the scope of the New Station 3 project to increase the size of the facility so that it can house multiple fire companies, along with building an apparatus bay that has room for a 100-foot ladder truck, is in the best long-term interest of the City. In addition, the project will also provide a community room within the station that will also serve as a tactical operations center for public safety purposes.
The proposed amendment to the original contract provides sufficient funding to design this larger facility.
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
Original Contract Amount $382,600 (Approved)
Amendment #1 $277,290 (Pending)
Total Amended Contract $659,890