Roof Upgrades, Kitchen Renovations Among Medford FD Improvements

Medford MA

02 September, 2021

2:25 PM

Description

MEDFORD, MA — Upgrades and repairs began at all of Medford's fire stations in February. In July, the city issued a Request for Qualifications to begin the design feasibility process for a new or renovated fire headquarters. The latest work to be done is replacing the roof at Engine 6 on Ames Street, according to the city. To date, work in progress or already completed also includes: An evaluation committee is currently reviewing responses to the RFQ for an Owners Project Manager (OPM) for Fire Headquarters. An OPM is expected to be hired in September. Roof renovations at Engine 6 are currently underway. (Photos attached) Design for roof renovations at Engines 4 and 5 are nearly complete, and bids will be solicited in the coming weeks. We applied for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for the Engine 4 roof renovation, while Engine 5 roof renovation will be funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Structural analysis of the Engine 3 Apparatus Bay Floor is almost complete, and bids will be solicited in the coming weeks. We applied for CPA funds for this project. Kitchen Renovations at Engines 2 & 5 have been contracted, and cabinetry has been ordered. Replacement of light fixtures with LED light fixtures at Engines 2-5 are currently being scheduled. 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. We are in the early planning stages for a window replacement project at Engines 2-6.