• Subject: Medford Takes Next Big Step to Reimagine Fire Headquarters

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 26, 2022

    Contact: Steve Smirti, Director of Communications (ssmirti@medford-ma.gov), 516-606-1524

     

    Medford Takes Next Big Step to Reimagine 

    Fire Headquarters

    City seeking design architect for new state-of-the-art Fire Station facility

     

    (MEDFORD)—A request for qualifications has been issued by the City 

    to solicit design plans to determine the most effective and sustainable

    outcome for the future of the Medford Fire Headquarters, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced.

     

    The City is seeking input on a design and feasibility phase where a design architect will provide a recommendation to the City on whether to renovate the existing building which includes the Fire Headquarters, former Police Station, and former 911 center or to demolish the existing building and replace the building with a new Fire Headquarters. The city finalized a contract with the Vertex Companies LLC, to serve as OPM, a step that is required by law, and oversee the selection process as well as the design and construction of the facility.

     

    “Our current fire headquarters is woefully outdated and not an adequate space for a modern fire station,” Mayor Lungo-Koehn said. “Since taking office, I have been prioritizing a future facility that both meets our public safety needs and helps deliver on our goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. Now with this next big step, we are well on our way on seeing this vision for the future become a reality.”

     

    In addition to the work being planned for the headquarters, several updates and renovations have been ongoing at the satellite fire stations throughout the City.

     

    To date, work in progress or already completed includes:

    • Request for Qualifications issued for design architect
    • Hired the Vertex Companies LLC to serve as Owners Project Manager for Fire Headquarters design and construction
    • Roof replacements at Engines 4, 5 & 6 with repairs to roofs at all other Fire Buildings
    • Contracting professional services for structural review, and ultimately design for changes needed, of the Engine 3 Apparatus Bay Floor
    • Kitchen Renovations at Engines 2 & 5
    • Replacing light fixtures and Engines 2-6 with energy efficient fixtures
    • Replacing electrical outlets at Engines 2-6
    • Repairing or replacing overhead doors at Engines 2-6
    • Installation of water re-circulator at Engine 6
    • Repairing or replacing window shades
    • Reviewing heating/cooling systems at Engine 5
    • Reviewing and, if necessary, sealing off Firefighter poles
    • Secured Community Preservation funding for design of restoration to windows at historically significant stations (Engines 3, 4, & 6)

     

    Medford city services are available to all residents, regardless of economic situation, immigration status, ability, benefit eligibility, or religious affiliation.

     

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    Steve Smirti

    Director of Communications | Office of Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn

    Medford City Hall

    85 George P Hassett Dr, Medford, MA 02155

    781-393-2110 (office)

    781-885-4296 (mobile)

    ssmirti@medford-ma.gov

    www.medfordma.org