Station 56
Construction
Management
Agreement
City Council May 4, 2026
Attachment 2
Background
Fire Station 56 & EOC:
Enhances public safety and
improves response times
Supports economic growth and
development
Meets increasing service
demands from our growing
community
Improved disaster
preparedness
Adopted City Council
Goal & Priority
Location
On December 1, 2025, the City Council provided direction to proceed with the M Circle site as the location for Fire Station 56.
Fiscal Analysis
Estimated cost - $14,086,250 using $1,250 per sq ft
State Earmark Assemblywoman Soria - $4,000,000
Public Facility Financing Plan (City) - $2,529,022
Public Facility Financing Plan (Developer) - $2,937,350 Total: $9,466,372
Estimated Shortfall: $4,619,878*
*Staff is exploring options for funding
Delivery Method – Progressive Design Build
A DBE (design-build entity) is selected based
off qualifications (RFQ Process)
Crucial for a specialized project like a fire station DBE develops scope, schedule, and budget
Design/Construction can overlap
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Off Ramp Protection
Construction Manager provides owner
representation
Construction Management Approach
Proven experience with fire station design/construction Importance of critical public safety infrastructure
Independent owner representation
RFQ administration for Progressive Design Build selection Budget and schedule controls
Constructability review
Project oversight through closeout (QA/QC)
Construction Management Cost
Kitchell Corporation – $676,190 (full-time)
Scalable to need
Time and materials option during construction phase
Phase Duration (wks) Hours Fee
Planning/Procurement 22-24 278 $62,160
Preconstruction 40-52 776 $162,460
Construction & Closeout 66 2,424 $445,520
Reimbursable Expenses n/a n/a $6,050
Totals 128-142 3,478 $676,190
Kitchell’s Expertise
Progressive design-build experience: Strong track record delivering projects efficiently with reduced risk and better cost control. Public safety expertise: Includes a Fire Chief with 41 years of experience, ensuring practical, operations-focused input.
Cost management: Proven ability to maintain budget alignment and minimize change orders.
Operational design focus: Ensures station layout supports response efficiency and firefighter safety.
Project coordination: Provides disciplined management and clear communication across all stakeholders.
Implementation Timeline
Open RFQ for CM Services – February 2026
Close RFQ for CM Services – March 2026
Select CM Consultant – April 2026
Award CM Agreement – May 2026 (City Council)
Advertise RFQ for Progressive Design-Build – August 2026 Award for Progressive Design Build Team – November 2026 (City Council) Collaborative Design / Permitting – June 2027
Construction – June 2027 - September 2028
Station 56 delivery – September 2028
Staff
Recommendation
Approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Kitchell
Corporation for Construction
Management Services for Project
CP090007 – Fire Station 56 in the
amount of $676,190.