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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mike Kaufman, Assistant Fire Chief
Jim Birchall, Chief Public Facilities Officer
DATE: October 21, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to provide funding to Leopardo Construction of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $12,813,326 for the complete Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) scope, not including soft costs, with a 5% contingency for construction of new Fire Station #13.
PURPOSE:
Authorizing the allocation of funds to Leopardo Construction in order for them to execute the contracts for bid package 1 and the remaining bid packages for the construction of new Fire Station #13. This station will house the new Truck 14, Medic 13, as well as the addition of a new Engine13 in the future. Executing the building of this station will provide reduced response times, therefore providing greater protection of life and property to the citizens of Aurora, especially in the Northeast portion of the city.
BACKGROUND:
In 2021, the Aurora Fire Department hired a consultant to conduct a Fire Station location analysis to establish optimal locations for a 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. The property for Fire Station #13, was acquired by the city in April of 2015. Leopardo Construction was approved as the construction manager for the Fire Station #13 project on August 27, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
In 2023, the City of Aurora began work with FGM Architects and Cordogan and Clark to develop plans for three...
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