Central Fire has existing and anticipated repair needs, such as flat roof replacement and restoration of exterior and interior elements due to water intrusion.
Currently, at maximum capacity in both the Fire Station and Administrative areas, voters approved a total of $6.6 million dollars in the 2016 bond election for Central Fire to address existing base building repairs, propose redesign and remodel of the interior for better use of space, correction of existing conditions with the training tower, the addition of a new air-conditioned storage, as well as a potential expansion. When completed, this project is anticipated to accommodate community growth, sustain Central Station operations for the next 30 years, and support the strategic planning goals to invest in public infrastructure and enhance public safety.
Between November 2016 and March 2017, the City invited three qualified architectural firms to interview for the design and construction management contract for the Central Fire Station Remodel & Expansion Project. Two firms agreed to participate. Firms were then invited to compete for a contract award through a formal request for interview. A panel of seven (7) representatives from different City departments was present during each interview which anonymously scored each firm in the categories of creativity, design, experience, references, and proposed project team. PGAL was the recommended firm.
Staff determined the project should be broken into two phases and negotiated the first phase with PGAL for $200,085. The first phase scope of work included a complete building envelope analysis for consideration in remodel and design efforts, land surveying, schematic design, cost and schedule development, design concept presentation to City Council, and design approval through the Technical Review Committee (TRC).
Now that the design concept has been presented to Allen City Council (December 12, 2017) and now finalized through TRC, the next phase of design services can commence on the project. This second phase will complete the design of the project, produce the construction drawings necessary for bid, and provide construction administration services throughout the 18-20 month construction phase. Additionally, this scope of work includes specialized consultant services to ensure that the existing building envelope and roof is repaired properly (from water intrusion).