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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: November 5, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to process a change order to the agreement with FGM Architects for the architectural services, including design, engineering, and construction services for Fire Stations #9 and #13 in the amount of $801,200.00 plus 5% contingency.
PURPOSE:
To authorize the additional costs as the scope has increased from the City's original estimates.
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).
FGM Architects was awarded the architectural services for Fire Stations #9 and #13 with resolution R23-299 in October 2023. At the time of the initial contract, the scope/size of the two stations was not fully developed so the construction costs proposed were based on the existing station square footage and an estimated start to calculate costs. While FGM Architect pricing was submitted as a percentage of construction basis, the resolution was presented and capped it as a not to exceed fixed dollar amount.
DISCUSSION:
The new agreement value of $1,901,950.00 is an...
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