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Mount Airy council awards architecture and engineering design contract for new police station to Moseley, $575,575
Summary
The town council voted to award A&E design services for the planned Mount Airy police station at Candace and North/North Main Street to Moseley for $575,575; councilors said the firm was chosen for prior experience, cost and schedule performance.
Mount Airy, Md. — The Mount Airy Town Council on July 7 approved an award of architecture and engineering design services for the planned police station to Moseley in the amount of $575,575.
Town staff said seven firms submitted qualifications, four were interviewed and a qualifications review committee recommended Moseley. Barney, the town engineer, summarized the selection process and said the award amount was within roughly 4% of the budgeted design estimate. Council members and the mayor praised the interview process; council member Demoter, who served on the review committee, said he checked references, including a deputy chief at a jurisdiction where Moseley previously completed a police facility, and reported favorable feedback on cost control, scheduling and community partnership.
Financing and context: Council members noted the town plans to finance construction with a bond anticipated for $4.5 million; staff said the AE award fits within the budgeted amount for design services (budgeted at $552,000, award within about 4% of that figure). Speakers described the planned new station as a long‑term civic building at the north end of town and noted the need for on‑site project management during construction.
Vote and next steps: The council approved the A&E contract by voice vote; staff will complete contract documents with Moseley and proceed with the design phase and community outreach as outlined by the firm and the town’s project timeline.
Voices (selected): Barney (town engineer); Mayor Hushauer; Council member Demoter; Council member Kelly.
