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Fire Station No. 8 and north-side response times
Summary
A new fire station at the training center on Omaha/51st will cut response times in the fast-growing north part of the city. The bid award sparked a protest from the low bidder over past-performance scoring.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $6 million from the 2018 bond package.
✅Who benefits
North Broken Arrow residents getting faster fire and EMS response.
⚠️Who could be affected
Low bidder Ascend Commercial Builders, which lost the award despite the lowest price.
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