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Architectural Design Services and Construction Support for the Expansion of the Elk River Public Safety Building and Fire Station No. 3 Design/Construction Statement of Purpose The City of Elk River is seeking proposals for architectural services that will include any and all architectural design and engineering services necessary to have complete construction drawings and specification documents, which are ready for construction of the expansion to its Public Safety Facility which houses the police and fire departments, and a new fire station to be located on the east side of the city including a site confirmation. Once construction designs, plans, and specifications are prepared, the city will separately seek bids for a general contractor for the construction services. Once the construction contract is awarded, the construction manager at risk on the project will serve as the construction/project manager with assistance as needed from a primary city staff person and facilities team. General information on City of Elk River Located approximately 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Elk River is one of the largest land- mass cities in Minnesota spanning over 44 square miles of mixed residential, commercial, governmental, and industrial use. The city has a population of approximately 26,000. Elk River is a Statutory Plan A city with a weak Mayor -Council form of government, whereas administrative as well as legislative authority is the ultimate responsibility of the City Council. The city administrator is delegated the responsibilities for the ongoing operations of the city, City Council relations, strategic planning, policy research and implementation, oversight of boards and commissions, performance management, and general city administration. Project Overview The city completed a Fire Station Feasibility and Facilities Study in 2017 that evaluated and identified the needs for the city's fire and police departments. The study used GIS mapping to determine the best possible arrangement of stations in the community that would provide the best possible response times, as well as a space needs analysis for the existing Public Safety Facility. The study concluded with seven recommendations including a detailed space needs analysis. Specific recommendations relative to this RFP are for the development of preliminary design plans for three separate projects consistent with the Fire Station Feasibility and Facilities Study (space need analysis) prepared by Five Bugles in 2017. The space study is available online at hftps://www.elkrivermn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8403/Fire-station-feasibility-and- facility-study. 1. The construction of an approximately 17,500 square foot (SF), 3 bays, satellite station to be built on the east side of Highway 169. This project will require a site confirmation to be included in the RFP. 2. Additional space at Fire Station 2, located in the Public Safety Facility, of approximately 3,800 SF for station personnel support spaces including: locker rooms, showers, offices, kitchen, and dayroom facilities. Expansion of the current training room used for the Fire Academy and upgrade of current office space, including the expansion and security of the front entrance. 3. An expansion of the Police Department, located in the Public Safety Facility, to include the expansion of the indoor parking garage to accommodate 26 plus squad cars, the completion of an interior renovation, and expansion of a 4,000 SF second floor space to improve security and workspace efficiency due to the growth of the department. In addition, modifications to the main floor secured entrance and changes to existing work stations/roll can areas that were included in the study.