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Council approves $696,730 design-contract amendment for new police substation
Summary
The council unanimously approved Resolution 20‑25‑184, a second amendment to the professional-services agreement with d2c architects to expand design scope for a police substation at 104th & Potomac and move design from 30% to 90% (entitlement and construction oversight included); the amendment increases the design budget by roughly $696,730.
Commerce City Council on Monday approved Resolution 20‑25‑184, authorizing a second amendment to the professional‑services agreement with d2c architects for design and engineering of a new police substation located near 104th Avenue and Potomac.
Council discussion focused on an amendment that increases the design contract by approximately $696,730 (the number was discussed by council members in the meeting). City Manager Jim Rogers explained the consultant’s renewed estimate reflects reengagement after a pause, moving the design from a 30% to a 90% completion level and adding entitlement work and construction oversight. He said that while the consultant’s updated price exceeded the original not‑to‑exceed amount, the change is within typical architecture/engineering ranges (7–10% for CIP projects) after scope expansion and market increases.
Council members asked about public outreach, the proposed SWAT vehicle storage building on the site, and whether community meetings would be held in South Commerce City; Rogers said a community meeting is scheduled Jan. 14 at Bison Ridge and staff can add additional outreach if council requests.
Councilmember Dukes asked whether the consultant had begun work; Rogers replied the consultant will not begin until the amendment is authorized. The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution on a roll‑call vote.
The action memorializes the increased design appropriation and allows the city to proceed with final design and entitlement work in advance of construction procurement.
