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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Matt Anslow, Assistant Fire Chief
Mike Kaufman, Assistant Fire Chief
Jim Birchall, Chief Public Facilities Officer
DATE: August 6, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Leopardo Construction of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $3,923,750 with a 10% contingency for Construction Manager Services of the three Fire Stations.
PURPOSE:
Authorizing the execution of a contract to commence construction manager services of three Fire Stations. Executing the building of these stations will provide reduced response times, therefore providing greater protection of life and property to the citizens of Aurora. In addition, the move into more modern stations eliminates the increasing cost of maintaining and repairing older, outdated stations.
BACKGROUND:
In 2021, the Aurora Fire Department (AFD) hired a consultant to conduct a Fire Station Location Analysis to establish optimal locations for the planned additional fire station, and relocation of two (2) stations, required to effectively meet fire and EMS service demand due to the continued growth and development of the city. The study determined it would be in the best interest of the public and the Fire Department to construct a new Station #13 and relocate Stations #9 and #4. Following Council approval, a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the relocations and new buildings was submitted and approved. Staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on May 15, 2022, for architectural services and began looking for property. The acquisition of property for Station #9 was approved on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 (O23-056)
DISCUSSION:
In 2023 the City began work with both architectural companies to develop plans for the three Fire Stations. As the programming and schematic design is nearing completion, a construction management firm is now required to begin work on the sites. In March 2023, the City advertised the work and r...
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