Dickinson EDC approves $5.356 million guaranteed maximum price for Water Street parking garage
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Summary
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation voted to award a construction contract to Flintco and accepted a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $5,356,000 for the Water Street parking garage; the project includes an EDA grant contribution and a 20-year ownership/maintenance requirement.
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation on a voice vote approved a construction contract with Flintco to build the Water Street parking garage, with a guaranteed maximum price of $5,356,000.
Board members and the Flintco representative described the contract as a complete delivery of a multi‑story parking structure. Morgan, a Flintco representative, told the board the lump sum includes concrete, rebar and other major material costs and that the company’s bid “is part of that overall lump sum” and “it is a complete parking garage…fully usable from the day we're done.”
City staff and board members told the public the project will also be funded in part by a federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that will reimburse up to $3,000,000; the EDA portion reduces the city’s share of the construction cost. Staff said the city is responsible for any costs beyond the EDA reimbursement.
Board discussion clarified elements that are and are not included in the $5.356 million GMP. The Flintco representative and staff said lighting, striping, curb cuts, downspouts and approaches required to make the garage usable are included. A security/camera system was not part of the requested scope and would be a separate expense if the city chooses to add it.
The board and Flintco also discussed timing and developer obligations tied to the garage. Staff described an agreement with the adjacent developer that requires the developer to begin demolition and proceed with on-site work within a defined period — described by staff as a minimum of 30 days after contract notice to proceed — to ensure the garage catalyzes follow‑on development.
During public comment and board Q&A, residents and commenters asked for a single public summary that shows total project costs (design, engineering, construction and other related expenses). Staff agreed to prepare a consolidated overview for the next meeting so the public can see combined design and construction costs.
The board approved the Flintco contract by voice vote. No roll-call vote with individual member names was recorded in the transcript.
The board also noted that the city must own and maintain the parking garage for 20 years under agreements tied to grant and developer conditions.
What happens next: staff said permitting and contract execution will proceed and that demolition by the contractor will be the event that starts the developer’s clock to advance the broader Water Street development.
