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WARD: Ward 3
COMMITTEE: Public Safety
$ IMPACT: $2,720,871.73
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Request for approval to award RFP 17-021 to the lowest bidder, BM&K Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,720,871.73 for the construction of Fire Station 2, located at 642 Concord Rd, and authorize the Mayor to sign any related documents.
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ISSUE: This item, if approved, will allow the replacement of Smyrna Fire Station 2.
BACKGROUND: As part of the 2016 Smyrna SPLOST Project List, funds were requested to replace Smyrna Fire Department's oldest station, located at 642 Concord Rd. The building was built in the 1970's and the current apparatus bay will not accommodate the trucks in service. The building will have a full size pull through with a driveway to the right for the equipment. Upgrades will include both male and female restrooms as well as a day room.
Bids were requested for the construction of the new Fire Station and six bids were submitted for the project. The lowest bid came in at $2,720,871.73 by BM&K Construction Inc. and the highest bid was submitted at $3,195,905.00. The bid includes site work and relevant and necessary construction and will be managed by Croy Engineering.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Purchasing, Croy Engineering and the Fire Department have reviewed the bid submittals and recommend Mayor and Council award RFP 17-021 to the lowest bidder BM&K Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,720,871.73 for the construction of Fire Station #2 and authorize the Mayor to execute any associated documents.