Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel ProjectCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 2.
Copyrighted
August 3, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated construction cost of $532,440.00, for
the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
through adoption of the attached resolution, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom
Remodel Project Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of
Contract, And Estimated Cost
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project Public
Hearing
2. Dbq Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project - Council PH Staff MEMO -
Rebid
3. Dbq Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project - PH Approve Plans Specs
Contract Cost RESOLUTION
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THE CITY OF
DUBE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
Public Hearing
Project No. 1315000025
DATE: July 29, 2026
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Fire Chief Amy Scheller and Project Manager Jim Bousley recommend City Council
approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated construction cost of
$532,440.00, for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project through
adoption of the attached resolution.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
v
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
Jim Bousley, Project Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
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THE CITY OF
DUB EE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
Jim Bousley, Project Manager
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
Public Hearing
Project No. 1315000025
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
All -America City
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for the Dubuque
Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Headquarters bunkroom and bathroom improvements were identified as a
major project within the City Council's 2024-2026 Goals and Priorities and is intended to
modernize firefighter living accommodations that support personnel assigned to 24-hour
shifts. The project received budget support in the FY25 CIP budget process. The project
will renovate the existing bunkroom and bathroom areas by converting two open -
concept dormitory sleeping areas into up to twelve individual bunkrooms and
reconfiguring existing restroom facilities into four private, lockable bathroom and shower
rooms. The project is intended to improve privacy, firefighter health and wellness,
fatigue mitigation, and overall workplace functionality. The completed project will
provide a modernized living environment that better supports firefighter wellness,
operational readiness, and the long-term functionality of Fire Headquarters.
Prior to advancing the project, the departments worked with industry partners to develop
preliminary concepts and obtain an opinion of probable construction costs to better
define the project scope and budget requirements. Following this work, the department
selected an architectural firm (FEH Design) to complete the design, code review, space
planning, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimating identified within
the project scope.
DISCUSSION
The scope of the project will provide for the remodeling of existing Fire Headquarters
second floor includes the removal of plumbing fixtures, walls, doors, ceilings, and tile
flooring in existing group shower/restrooms; removal of existing lockers and integral
bases; removal of one fire pole and enclosing of associated floor opening; construction
of new individual shower/restrooms in location of former restrooms and individual
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sleeping rooms in locations of former bunkrooms and locker room; upgrades to existing
hot water system; installation of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm devices associated
with the new construction.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The project development schedule for the project will be as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process July 20, 2026
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids July 24, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specs July 24, 2026
Public Hearing on Plans and Specs August 3, 2026
Receipt of Bid Proposals August 6, 2026
Award Construction Contract August 17, 2026
Completion Date December 30, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and construction estimate for the Dubuque Fire
Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel
Project is summarized in the following table:
PROJECT COSTS
ESTIMATE
Construction Contract
$ 532,440
Contingency
53,244
Architectural Consultant Services - FEH Design
49,670
Engineering Dept Staff Services - Project Management
5,000
Total Project Cost
$ 640,354
The proposed funding for the project is summarized in the following table:
Project No.
Fund Description
Fund Amount
1315000025
DBQ Fire Dept HQ Bunkroom Remodel Project
$ 640,354
Total Project Funding
$ 640,354
Funding for this project was included in the Fire Departments FY25 Budget, and the
funds were carried over in FY26. FY26 funds for the Fire Dept HQ Bunkroom Remodel
Project will be included in the FY27 budget carryover process.
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters
Bunkroom Remodel Project through adoption of the attached resolution.
Prepared by: Jim Bousley, Project Manager
cc: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
FAPROJECTS\Fire Station 1 HQ\2026 Fire Dept HQ Bunkroom Remodel Project\Council Documents
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Prepared by Jim Bouslev Project Manager City of Dubuque Engineering 50 W. 13th St Dubuque IA 52001 (563)589-4272
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 299-26
DUBUQUE FIRE HEADQUARTERS BUNKROOM REMODEL PROJECT
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST
WHEREAS, the project will include the remodeling of the existing Fire
Headquarters second floor including the removal of plumbing fixtures, walls, doors,
ceilings, and tile flooring in existing group shower/restrooms; removal of existing lockers
and integral bases; removal of one fire pole and enclosing of associated floor opening;
construction of new individual shower/restrooms in location of former restrooms and
individual sleeping rooms in locations of former bunkrooms and locker room; upgrades to
existing hot water system; installation of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm devices
associated with aforementioned new construction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 284-26, dated July 20, 2026,
preliminarily approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published notice and published advertisement for bids, a
public hearing was held on August 3, 2026, on the plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
SECTION 1. That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate
of total cost for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project in the
estimated construction amount of $532,440.00 are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 3rd day of August 2026.
Attest: rad M. gh, Mayor
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
will conduct a public hearing on the 3rd day of August, 2026,
at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the City
Council proposes to hear the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters
Bunkroom Remodel Project. The project will include the
remodeling of the existing second floor including removal
plumbing fixtures, walls, doors, ceilings, and tile flooring
in existing group shower/restrooms; removal of existing
lockers and integral bases; removal of one fire pole and
enclosing of associated floor opening; construction of new
individual shower/restrooms in location of former restrooms
and individual sleeping rooms in locations of former bunkrooms
and locker room; upgrades to existing hot water system;
installation of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm devices
associated with aforementioned new construction.
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and
written comments from any resident or property owner of said
City to the above action. The official City Council agenda
will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain
public input options. The agenda can be accessed at
https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.conv or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Written comments on the public hearing may be submitted to
the City Clerk's Office by email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
or by mail to City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before the scheduled hearing. The City Council will review all
written comments at the time of the hearing.
Documents related to the public hearing are on file in the
City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the
City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 20th day
of July 2026.
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
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