Service Center
The Service Center provides the space, equipment, and materials necessary for the maintenance of all utilities, streets, fleet, parks, and open space.
10/19/2026 - Service Center project passes important milestone
The Guaranteed Maximum Price caps project costs for the City of Lafayette.
The City of Lafayette has reached the next phase in the Service Center improvement project. On Oct. 6, City Council approved an amendment finalizing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) as part of the design-build agreement. The GMP amendment places a top limit on project costs, ensuring the City will not pay more than the agreed maximum while Buildings by Design (BBD) is responsible for preventing costs from going over budget.
At the Oct. 6 meeting, City staff provided an update on the scope, budget, and timeline for the Service Center project.
Preliminary design is complete, allowing BBD to establish the GMP, covering the full design-build package. Remaining design and construction costs total approximately $8.8 million, with additional funds in the overall $11 million budget allocated for project management, site improvements, and equipment.
The project will fix several long term problems at the Service Center. The outdated space has had past issues with plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. Upgrades are also needed to address issues like limited space for vehicle maintenance, outdated office areas, and a shortage of other workshop spaces. All storage and maintenance areas will get better lighting, electrical upgrades, and improved floors.
Staff areas will be updated with new meeting rooms, locker rooms, training spaces, and work areas. The updates will also bring together all City service personnel under one roof. Currently, Open Space staff are in a temporary modular building next to the Golf maintenance facility on 95th Street.
A new 15,262 square foot building for maintaining vehicles like dump trucks, fire trucks, and snowplows will be added southwest of the existing building. Maintenance bays in the existing building are too small for several of the City’s fleet vehicles to be brought fully indoors for servicing.
The project is expected to move quickly once design is complete. The current schedule anticipates finishing design and permitting by March 2027, with construction beginning in April and substantial completion by March 2028.
9/17/2026 - Passage of ordinance for bond sales moves project forward
At their Sept. 15 meeting, City Council passed Ordinance No. 16, Series 2026 on second reading, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds. Proceeds from the bond sales will reimburse dollars already spent on the Service Center project and provide new funds for the next phases of the renovation.
Working with the design-build partnership of D2C and BBD, plans include a new building that will support fleet storage, large equipment bays, and office space for multiple work teams. Existing areas will receive major and minor renovations, such as improved flooring, lighting, insulation, and better‑organized storage. These changes will help staff work more safely and efficiently.
Site preparation began recently. You may see work like soil testing and surveying. The project team are updating cost estimates while refining the design. Next steps include outreach to nearby residents to share upcoming changes to the site and access points.
City Council will approve the final design-build contract with D2C and BBD at a future meeting, along with a budget request once bond funds are available in November.
Capital Bond Project History
| Project Scope | Cost Estimate | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Restructure and renovate the building's interior to improve efficiencies, enhance staff safety, and expand the building’s fleet maintenance bays and storage facilities. Watch the Service Center video | $6 million for design, construction, and other associated costs. | 6 months of design and 12 months of construction. |
The services provided by the Service Center are crucial to maintaining a high quality of life, ensuring safety, and providing convenience for all Lafayette residents. The Service Center provides the space, equipment, and materials necessary for the maintenance of all utilities, streets, fleet, parks, and open space. Improvements to this facility would:
- Enlarge fleet bay areas to accommodate fire engines, snowplows, and large equipment to reduce City vehicle downtime for maintenance and repairs.
- Update the electrical system to provide electrification for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, diagnostic equipment, HVAC systems, lighting, and other technologies.
- Modernize basic workspaces and expand personnel areas such as showers, bathrooms, and cleaning stations for staff working in unsanitary conditions.
- Expand storage space to avoid outdoor storage and extend the lifespan of equipment stored at the site, including snowplows.
Facility improvements would reduce building operating costs by improving energy efficiency, reduce premature damage to equipment currently stored outside, and increase operational efficiencies by co-locating similar maintenance functions currently located throughout the City.
In its current condition, the Service Center lacks basic energy efficiency and environmental stewardship measures. Portions of the building do not have insulation, the aging building systems consistently fail, and the site suffers from poor drainage, resulting in building flooding and potential safety hazards and environmental concerns.
Additionally, the City is currently transitioning to an EV fleet but the transition is limited by electrical capacity at the Service Center, which is the central hub for fleet operations. The proposed renovations include right-sizing the electrical capacity serving the site to further support the transition to EVs.