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City manager: fire station project moving to bidding with virtual‑reality review; construction expected this spring
Summary
City manager reported that building permits for a new fire station are in hand, bids will be solicited with reviews mid‑to‑late February, a guaranteed maximum price will be set from bids and construction is anticipated to start in spring after virtual‑reality walkthroughs for crews.
The city manager updated the council on the fire department facility project, saying building permits have been submitted and staff expect to solicit bids immediately.
Bids are expected to be reviewed in mid‑to‑late February, and staff will establish a guaranteed maximum price based on results, including a project contingency. The city plans virtual‑reality walkthroughs with its design‑build consultant on Feb. 4 so firefighters can visually inspect layouts, circulation and equipment placement before construction begins.
The manager said the project is moving quickly and that, if the bid process proceeds as anticipated, the city expects to break ground in spring. Small design adjustments—such as moving a memorial wall to preserve names and adding a retaining/landscaped wall to meet the lot’s elevation—were described as resolved in the current design.
Councilmembers and staff said the approach allows them to confirm functional details in advance and include user-driven changes before work begins.
