Proposals sought to renovate police station in Wellfleet

WELLFLEET - The town is accepting applications from designers of public buildings to evaluate the existing police station for a possible renovation, according to town records.

The chosen applicant will develop a list of programming needs and anticipated space requirements for the police department and evaluate the station - located at 36 Gross Hill Road - for a total fee of not more than $20,000.

If the existing police station is determined to be suitable, the applicant would also develop a conceptual plan and estimated construction costs, for a total fee of not more than $5,000.
Applications are being accepted until 2 p.m. Dec. 19.

The police station was constructed in the early 1980s as both a police and fire station. In 2004, the town hired an architectural firm to develop a plan for a major renovation and addition to that building, but the town ultimately decided in 2009 to build a new fire station across the street.

Both the town and the police department have identified many deficiencies in the current police station, including the need for new technology and changes in public safety operations.

The department is authorized for 12 full-time officers including Police Chief Ronald Fisette.