COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Philip Porter, Project Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Action: Acceptance of the Construction Manager At Risk and Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Construction Phase Services of the Fire Station No. 7 Project (Ron Foggin)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
CIP-General Fund
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Construction Services Contract and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to Willmeng Construction, Inc. (Contract 500448), for the Fire Station No. 7 Project in accordance with City Code §§ 3.10.010.2 (A.R.S. Title 34) and 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
CMAR Services are separated into two phases:
• Phase 1 - pre-construction services during the design phase; and
• Phase 2 - construction services for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction of the project.
This recommendation is to consider award of the Phase 2 construction services and GMP of Fire Station No. 7.
Phase 1 Pre-Construction CMAR Services with Willmeng Construction, Inc., was awarded on January 28, 2025. The scope of Phase 1 is complete and the GMP for construction services was delivered to the City on June 3, 2026.
GMP Pricing for Phase 2 was received and negotiated in the amount of $8,202,150.59. This price includes all costs of construction.
Items excluded from the total amount above include Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) in the amount of $200,000. The FF&E items will be awarded under separate contracts and are not included in the GMP.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Construction of Fire Station No. 7 was recommended in the Lake Havasu City Fire Study due to increased housing developments, inadequate fire/EMS coverage, and long response times to the east side of the City.
Fire Station No. 7 will serve 11,805 residents and 7,882 parcels, protect over $2 billion in structures, and cover 91 miles of streets. The design of Fire Station No. 7 strikes a balance between function, cost, and seamless integration into the surrounding neighborhood, thereby enhancing the quality of life for those it serves.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$8,202,150.59 is allocated and available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan budget utilizing the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Scope of Work, Clarifications and Exclusions
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Summary
POSSIBLE MOTION:Recommended ACtion
I move to approve the Construction Manager At Risk Construction Services Contract and Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $8,202,150.59 to Willmeng Construction, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract with Willmeng Construction, Inc.