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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Martinez Architects, LP, for Professional A&E Design and Management Services for construction of Killeen Fire Department Fire Station No. 5, in the amount of $810,000.00.
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DATE: February 17, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jim Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement between the City of Killeen and Martinez Architects, LP for design and management services for construction of Fire Station #5
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The approved FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan includes the Fire Station #5 Rebuild project, with $9,000,000 in funding provided through the 2025 Certificates of Obligation. The project will construct a new Fire Station #5 to replace the existing facility, which is over forty years old and no longer adequately sized to meet the operational needs of the Fire Department.
On January 20, 2026, the City Council approved the land purchase for the fire station from the Killeen Independent School District to accommodate the construction of a new Fire Station #5 approximately a quarter mile east of the current fire station.
The project includes the design and construction support of a facility that includes combined fire and paramedic response operations and associated structures to support the operation of the fire department.
The City previously requested formal proposals through a Request for Qualifications process for the Fire Station #4 / EOC project and selected Martinez Architects for the project. City staff selected Martinez Architects based on their extensive experience in designing fire station facilities. Based on the qualifications and performance of Martinez Architects for the previous project, City staff has selected the company for professional A&E design and management services for the Fire Station #5 project. City staff has negotiated a professional services agreement (PSA) with Martinez Architects, Inc. for the design of the Fire Station #5 Site in the amount of $810,000.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
(1) Delay the design and construction of the Fire Station #5 project.
(2) Approve the request and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Martinez Architects for the design of the Fire Station #5 site in the amount of $810,000.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends alternative 2, which is to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Martinez Architects for the design of the Station #5 site in the amount of $810,000. Martinez Architects has extensive experience required for this project. Martinez Architects has submitted a fair and reasonable proposal for their engineering and architectural services and has a good prior project delivery history with projects like this one.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item confirms to state and local policies
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
FY 2026 $810,000
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, funds are available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation Fund CIP Fund account 307-56200-900-450-925016.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Martinez Architects, LP, for the design of Killeen Fire Station #5 in the amount of $810,000 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments to the agreement within those amounts set by local and state law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Engineering Services
Purchasing
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Contract Verification Form
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation