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City previews Government Center annex design; bid opening set for end of month
Summary
City staff and the annex architect presented renderings and interior layout for a one-story annex to the Government Center. The project is out to bid with the solicitation opening at month—s end; staff said site conditions preclude adding a second story and the design is planned for roughly 33—35 employees with flexible interiors.
City officials showed commissioners a schematic design for the Government Center annex on Wednesday and said the construction solicitation will open at the end of this month.
Architect Rick (last name not provided) walked the commission through site plans, Collins Avenue perspectives and an interior "fly-through" of the proposed building, showing a reception area, conference rooms, perimeter offices and a call center layout. The design includes glass partitions to improve daylighting and an eventual covered walkway linking the annex to the existing building as a separate future project.
When commissioners asked about future expansion, Rick and staff said the site foundations and piling will not support an additional story. The current interior layout is flexible: staff estimated the annex would accommodate approximately 33 to 35 employees at initial occupancy, with reconfiguration possible later if the city's staffing needs grow.
City staff said the annex is nearing the bidding stage; the solicitation schedule was posted and the project is under a cone of silence, so staff could not discuss procurement outside the meeting. The city manager said the administration expects to complete accreditation of the building department before the move, and that the annex would provide modernized workspaces and permit intake functions.
Commissioners asked for maximum capacity figures and for confirmation the building department's accreditation process will be complete prior to occupancy. City staff said accreditation documentation is in the final stage and that the city aims to have it in place before the move.
No final contract award or budget motion was taken at the meeting; staff said the bid opening is scheduled at the end of the month and further procurement steps will return to the commission for approval.
