CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Bid 25-041, Fire Station Renovations - Stations #1 and #3, to Lite Construction, for an amount not to exceed $755,900 plus a 3% contingency
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DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Puknaitis, Fire Chief
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the challenges faced by the Fire Department in effectively isolating and quarantining personnel. Furthermore, the increasing diversity within the workforce has created a demand for enhanced privacy in the stations. As such, the Fire Department has begun modernizing its existing barrack-style bunk room and common bathroom/showers.
This renovation request will transform the common sleeping and bathing areas in Stations #1 and #3 into individual bunks and single-use bathrooms/showers. All updates will comply with the current ADA requirements and building codes.
This is part of a capital project to renovate several stations over the next three years.
DISCUSSION:
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Advertisement Date: |
2/7/2025 |
Notices Sent: |
275 |
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Opening Date: |
3/4/2025 |
Plan holders: |
53 |
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Proposals Received: |
10 |
Bids were received from the following vendors:
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Vendor Name |
Proposed cost |
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Lite Construction, Inc. |
$755,900.00 |
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KWCC Inc. |
$798,860.00 |
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Construction Inc. |
$830,000.00 |
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Sjostrom & Sons, Inc |
$834,000.00 |
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Ostrander Construction |
$844,524.00 |
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Kandu Construction Inc. |
$907,000.00 |
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Manusos General Contracting, Inc. |
$ 924,517.00 |
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Engineer's Estimate |
$958,231.00 |
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Reed Construction |
$969,861.00 |
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Liebe Construction Services |
$1,020,804.00 |
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Blue Reef LLC |
$1,933,400.00 |
The lowest bidder, Lite Construction, Inc., has met all the requirements set forth in the bid specifications.
Staff recommend Lite Construction, Inc. for the award as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the procurement of construction services, as defined by section 1-9B-7 of the Procurement Code (RBO-qualified).
The completion date for this project is December 15, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP #: MB226 - Fire Station Living Quarters Renovation
Renovations to the fire station living quarters are expensed to the Building Improvements account listed below. The 2025 budget includes a total of $1.5 million for constructing three of the remaining six stations with an open bunk concept. The requested award for Stations #1 and #3, including the contingency amount, is within the approved budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget Amount |
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22252200-551500 |
Capital Projects Fund |
$2,050,000 |
*Per Council directive, contingency on construction projects is set at 3% on projects over $500,000 and 5% on projects under $500,000.