New Public Works Facility Updates

Project Design Summary: The current Public Works Facility located at 200 4th Street reached capacity in 2012 and needed to be relocated to a larger space to accommodate the operational equipment and materials storage needs for the ongoing growth of the City. In 2018 the City acquired an 11-acre industrial zoned parcel near the southeast corner of Interstate Drive and Wilmer Road. In 2019/2020, the City acquired design services and H Design Group completed a needs assessment. A programming report was submitted in 2021. In 2022 conceptual and preliminary design services were initiated and the City entered into a contract with Navigate Building Solutions to provide final design and construction management services.

March 2024

Pre-engineered metal building housing the Fleet maintenance bays has been insulated and overhead doors have been installed
Installation of cabinet casework has started in all areas of the main building
Lockers have been delivered and installed and installation of restroom fixtures has started
Electrical and low voltage wiring is being pulled
All free standing site canopies have been erected
Salt Storage Building steel framing installation is complete and engineered fabric installation is in progress
Final grading work and site paving work have started on the west side of the building

February 2024

Site light poles and underground electric are being installed
Drywall has been hung and taped in the majority of the conventional building sections and interior painting has begun
Installation of drop ceiling grids is in progress and installation of interior light fixtures has begun
Exterior masonry veneer is nearing completion and the majority of aluminum window framing and entrances have been installed
The Fleet Maintenance Pre-Engineered Metal Building is under roof with wall panels installed
Salt Storage building walls and floor slab have been completed

October 2023:

The majority of site utilities have been completed
Structural steel erection within the office areas has been completed and metal stud framing and decking is underway
Masonry for the wash building and trash enclosures is nearing completion

May / June 2023:

Project Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on May 10
Contractor has continued mass site grading including some soil remediation
Site utility installation is in progress
Work has started for the excavation and pouring of concrete building footings

April 2023:

LCS and their grading contractor mobilized on the site April 18, 2023
Sediment and Erosion Control measures have been installed on the site
The site has been cleared and mass grading has begun

March 2023:

Board of Aldermen approval of construction contract award received on March 8, 2023
Agreement with construction contractor LCS, LLC executed on March 21, 2023
Notice to Proceed with the project issued to LCS, LLC on March 27, 2023. It is anticipated the contractor will begin mobilizing on the site in mid-April

January/February 2023:

Final design has been completed and is in the process of being bid for contracted construction to begin early spring of this year. Construction bids are due Feb. 16, 2023
Tree removal on larger parcels such as this City-owned lot, is regulated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the City is required to cut down the trees that need to be removed for this project by March 31, 2023. Tree removal is set to begin on Jan.23 and will be performed by in-house employees

2022:

The City entered into a contract with Navigate Building Solutions to provide construction management services
Final design documents, plans and specifications were produced by the design team

2020 & 2021: The City entered into a professional design services contract with H Design Group for design services. A Space Needs Assessment and Programming Report were completed followed by Conceptual Design plans and cost estimates.

Many milestones are set to come in 2023. Check back soon for more updates.

New PW Drawing