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Kenner accepts Fire Station 38 phase one completion; officials explain $5.2M GMP vs. $6.2M total cost
Summary
The council accepted phase one completion of Fire Station 38 and heard staff explain that a previously quoted $5.2 million guaranteed maximum price covered construction only, while a $6.2 million figure referenced total project costs including land, design, inspection and testing.
Council accepted as complete phase one of the Gibbs Construction contract for Fire Station 38 and members praised the facility at the grand opening. Council Member Stacy Alisandra asked why public statements referenced $6.2 million while the contractor’s guaranteed maximum price (GMP) had been cited around $5.2 million. Public works and finance staff explained the difference: the GMP covered construction under the construction‑management‑at‑risk (CMAR/Seamr) approach, while the $6.2 million number on informational materials included construction plus associated costs — land acquisition, architectural and engineering fees, inspection and testing, and program management. Staff said the city has paid roughly $4.5 million to Gibbs to date and that some outstanding invoices and ancillary costs remain. Council members asked for a detailed breakdown to be provided for public transparency.
