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Fountain Inn authorizes $2.5M design agreement with LS3P for new municipal complex
Summary
Council authorized the city administrator to execute a two‑phase agreement with LS3P to design a new municipal center (police, fire and administrative space) at an estimated total design cost of $2.5 million; Phase 1 funding of $1.3 million is secured through state earmarks and additional federal funds are expected for later phases.
Fountain Inn City Council on Sept. 12 authorized the city administrator to enter into an agreement with architectural firm LS3P to design a new municipal complex that would replace existing city hall, police and fire facilities at 200 North Main Street.
Assistant City Administrator Slaton described a two‑phase contract: Phase 1 (programming, 30% and 60% construction documents and GC selection) priced at $1,228,000, and Phase 2 (100% construction documents, permitting and construction administration) at $1,230,000, for a combined design contract of $2,458,000 (rounded in discussion to $2.5 million). Staff reported $1,300,000 in state earmarked funding is secured for Phase 1; additional construction funding is expected from pending federal appropriations.
Council discussed procurement and the method of using a construction manager at risk (CMAR) to involve a general contractor earlier in the design process. One council member recommended issuing a broader request for qualifications to review other firms' resumes; supporters noted state procurement rules limit fee competition on professional services and described prior planning work by LS3P. The council approved authorization to execute the agreement; the transcript records the vote as carrying 4–2.
