Bedford Redevelopment Commission provides updates to New Police Station progress

BEDFORD – The Bedford Redevelopment Commission discussed updates to the new Police Station at 2308 16th Street during their regular meeting Monday afternoon.

Location of the new Police Station in the former Aldi building at 2308 16th Street

Midwestern Engineers Inc. has provided design services for the new building, which is on track to open in September or October of 2023. The Commission approved a payment of $51,100 for these services.

In part with the construction process, the Commission will advertise for sealed bids for the project, which will be awarded in a special meeting set for November 3rd, 2023 at 4 p.m. The deadline to send in sealed bids is tentatively set for October 27th, where the bids will be opened for review.

The project has continued behind the scenes with Police Chief Terry Moore continuing to meet with Architects and those involved with the interior design/layout, the façade on the exterior, and the security system.