Milton approves $4.3 million construction contract to rebuild Fire Station 42

The Milton City Council recently approved a $4,292,000 construction services agreement with Cooper & Company for the construction of Milton Fire Station 42 at 15240 Thompson Road.

The work includes the construction of a 6,660 square foot one-story, two bay drive-thru fire station, a parking lot, parking lot lighting, landscaping, site retaining walls and other site work as shown on the construction plans prepared by Croft & Associates. In addition, the contractor will provide all materials, equipment and labor necessary to perform the work.

The original bid price was $4,655,000 but after several engineering options considered, the final contract price is $4,292,000 and including owner’s contingency of $175,000.

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