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Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $12,215,498.56 for the construction of Seminole County Fire Station 25, in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute Work Order No. 4 to Wharton-Smith of Sanford, FL for Construction Services and to execute and incorporate Appendix I into PS-6030-24/MAG - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement for the construction of the new SCFD Fire Station 25 at 105 Wilshire Boulevard in Casselberry. District4 - Lockhart (Chad Wilsky, Fleet and Facilities Director)
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Fleet and Facilities - Facilities Development
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Authorized By:
Chad Wilsky, Director Fleet and Facilities
Contact/Phone Number:
Chad Wilsky/(407)665-5276
Background:
The County is undertaking the construction of a new Seminole County Fire Station 25 to replace the existing 6,140-square-foot, two-bay facility with a modern 12,185-square-foot, three-bay fire station designed to meet current operational needs and future growth. The additional apparatus bay and expanded facility will support increased staffing, enhanced emergency response capabilities, and improved service delivery to the community.
The new station is strategically located at 105 Wilshire Boulevard in Casselberry, adjacent to the Casselberry Police Department, creating a centralized public safety presence for the surrounding community.
The project will be delivered by Wharton-Smith, Inc., with construction scheduled to begin in March 2026 and substantial completion targeted for April 2027. Due to the size and complexity of the project, the County is utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method to promote early collaboration, cost control, and schedule certainty.
The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $12,215,498.56 was developed under comprehensive oversight led by ZHA Incorporated (project management services) and County staff. Wharton-Smith, Inc., conducted a competitive bidding process that included 245 subcontractors solicited and 107 bids received. Of the total Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), approximately $2,817,300 is expected to remain with Seminole County businesses.
The County project team, consisting of Chad Wilsky, Fleet and Facilities Director; Anthony Maddox, Facilities Deputy Director; Nick Brow, Facilities Division Manager; and David Taggart, Project Manager, thoroughly reviewed and successfully negotiated the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Fire Station 25, demonstrating the County’s commitment to fiscal accountability, transparency, and excellence in project delivery.
The budget for this project is approved in Business Unit 02105063 FIRE STATION 25 CASSELBERRY.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $12,215,498.56 for the construction of Fire Station 25 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute Work Order No. 4 to Wharton-Smith, Inc., for Construction Services and to execute and incorporate Appendix I into PS-6030-24/MAG - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement for the construction of the new SCFD Fire Station 25 at 105 Wilshire Boulevard in Casselberry.