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Council approves $16.96 million amendment for public safety complex construction manager at risk
Summary
Columbia City Council approved an AIA Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the public safety complex at 400 Laurel Street, awarding Reeves Young LLC up to $16,958,927 including contingency for the construction manager-at-risk contract.
Council approved an amendment to the American Institute of Architects guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the City of Columbia's public safety complex at 400 Laurel Street on July 15.
City staff described the item as a construction manager-at-risk project and identified Reeves Young LLC of Beaufort, Georgia, as the selected contractor. Staff told council the award is "in an amount not to exceed $16,958,927, which includes contingency." Council then voted to approve the amendment.
Why it matters: City leaders said the public safety complex will centralize functions for the Columbia Police Department and allow disposal of other properties while bringing cohesion to police operations.
Vote and next steps: The motion to approve passed on roll call with all members voting yes. Staff and the construction manager are expected to proceed under the terms of the GMP and the project schedule; staff did not provide a detailed construction timeline in the July 15 discussion.
What was not decided: No additional project financing details, schedule milestones, or project phasing were adopted in the July 15 motion beyond the GMP amendment amount.
Key quote: "This firm is located in Beaufort, Georgia," staff said while presenting the award and cost; the staff presentation described the project as a major investment intended to unify CPD operations.
