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Council approves Ajax for Fire Station 81 preconstruction services; GMP to follow

3857501 · June 17, 2025

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Summary

Council approved preconstruction services for Fire Station 81 using a construction manager at risk format; Ajax was selected after negotiations with top-ranked Winter Construction failed, and Ajax’s preconstruction fee is $11,000. A guaranteed maximum price will return to council in approximately four months.

Director Sacevich presented a recommendation on June 16 to engage a construction manager at risk (CMAR) for Fire Station 81 renovations and clean‑room work. The originally top‑ranked firm (Winter Construction) could not reach terms, so staff recommended Ajax (the second‑ranked proposer), which has fire‑station experience.

Staff said Ajax’s preconstruction services fee is $11,000. Sacevich said the city will return to council with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) once preconstruction is complete, likely in about four months.

Council moved and approved authorization to proceed with Ajax for preconstruction services. No GMP was approved at the June 16 meeting; council will consider the GMP when staff returns with the cost proposal.