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Fire chief presents low bid for Fire Station 2 kitchen remodel under $50,000
Summary
Chief Follett said five bids were returned for a minor remodel at Fire Station 2; the apparent low bidder was Creative Countertops (Inglewood) with a verbal bid presented as 'about 45.06 57' against a $50,000 budget; staff may self-perform demo/painting to reduce cost.
Chief Follett described a planned minor remodel of Fire Station 2’s kitchenette—installed when the station housed volunteers—and said the city solicited proposals earlier in 2026 and received five packages. He said the project budgeted about $50,000 and that the apparent low bidder was Creative Countertops of Inglewood; Follett gave the bid verbally as "about 45.06 57" while noting staff may self-perform some demo and painting to lower final cost.
Follett said the current kitchen is a kitchenette-style arrangement installed when the station moved from volunteer staffing to 24-hour staffing; the department prefers commercial-grade stainless appliances similar to those used at Station 1 and is seeking durable equipment appropriate for three shifts. He said some items (for example, conversion of the stove to gas) remain subject to final feasibility and that final appliance selections are in process.
A council member asked whether the refrigerator and dishwasher would be commercial grade; Follett replied the dishwasher is commercial-grade and the refrigerator will be a stainless model similar to Station 1. No formal award or vote occurred during the study session; the item will appear on the regular meeting agenda for action.
Provenance: Topic introduced at SEG 085 and discussed through SEG 175.
