Public Safety Facility Project

July 20, 2026 - Project Update

Since our last update in May, the project team has successfully completed the Design Development (DD) phase. Over the past several months, our construction manager (Bradbury Stamm Construction), design team (GLTA/BKV), City staff, and the Public Building Planning Committee have worked collaboratively through a series of meetings and design reviews to further refine and coordinate the project.

During the Design Development phase, the schematic design concepts were advanced into a more detailed and coordinated building design. The team refined floor plans and building layouts, further developed exterior materials and interior finishes, coordinated structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and continued advancing site design elements including grading, drainage and utilities. Throughout this process, the project budget was regularly reviewed alongside the evolving design to help ensure the project remains aligned with available funding and project goals while responding to current market conditions.

A significant milestone has been reached with the completion of Bid Package 1 plans and specifications, which have now been released for bidding. Bid Package 1 focuses on critical early project components, including long lead-time materials such as precast concrete and structural steel, as well as the initial construction activities necessary to begin work on the site, including earthwork, site utilities, and concrete foundations.

Advancing these items through an early bid package allows the project team to secure critical materials and subcontractor commitments well ahead of full construction. This proactive approach helps address potential supply chain challenges, material procurement delays, and market volatility while supporting the overall project schedule. The intent is to begin earthwork activities in early fall 2026, and having these key components solidified early will help position the project for a successful construction start and reduce schedule risks.

In addition to bidding activities, the project team has begun coordinating the review and approval process for required permits. Early engagement with permitting agencies allows comments and requirements to be identified and addressed in advance, helping to streamline approvals and maintain project momentum as construction approaches.

While Bid Package 1 is underway, the design team and project stakeholders will continue developing the remaining details of the project. Work is currently progressing on the plans and specifications that will be included in Bid Package 2, which is anticipated to be released for pricing in late August 2026. Bid Package 2 will include the balance of the project scope and provide additional cost certainty as the project moves closer to full construction.

Grading work for a segment of Minnesota Avenue commenced the week of July 13, 2026 and is pictured below: