REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects for Design Professional Services for the Fire Station 5 Replacement Project
Report
BACKGROUND
Originally constructed in 1962, Fire Station 5 (located at 1912 Bowers Avenue, Attachment 1) is in need of replacement to address deficiencies in operational capacity, seismic performance, accessibility, and modern fire service requirements. The existing 3,000 square-foot facility no longer supports current apparatus sizes, staffing needs, ADA standards, or essential support spaces.
A property condition assessment completed in 2017 recommended the replacement of the existing fire station with a new facility. The Fire Station 5 Renovation Project (Project) includes the design and construction of a new fire station with a focus on key program elements such as accommodations for up to ten personnel with individual dorm rooms, a dedicated administrative space, kitchen, day room, community room, and efficiently reconfigured apparatus circulation, parking, and site access. The Project will also include a gym, on-site refueling infrastructure, and sustainable features such as a gray water capture system, and three possible apparatus bays to accommodate future expansion needs of the Fire Department. The design will incorporate firefighter health and safety considerations, including separation of living and working spaces, HVAC throughout the facility, and infrastructure to support ongoing operational and training needs.
The Project was previously unfunded, however, in November 2024, Santa Clara voters approved Measure I, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation bonds to address the City's infrastructure needs, including the replacement of Fire Station 5. To prepare the design and construction bid documents for the Project, the City will need to retain a consultant to provide engineering design services.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.140(c) and State laws g...
Click here for full text