Foxon Fire Station Expansion Advances, Highlighting Faster Path for Municipal Construction

Construction is moving steadily forward on the Town of East Haven Fire Department – Foxon Company No. 3 Firehouse renovation and expansion, marking the first major upgrade to the facility since it was originally built in 1968.
 
Following a January groundbreaking, steel framing is now in place for the new addition, signaling a significant transformation of the N. High Street station. The project will expand apparatus space, improve training areas, and eliminate long-standing issues including overcrowding and off-site equipment storage.
 
Town officials have described the investment as a long-overdue improvement to public safety infrastructure, providing firefighters with a safer and more functional environment to serve the community.
 
The project is being delivered through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program in partnership with BlueScope Construction and Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. Sourcewell allows municipalities to bypass the traditional multi-month public bidding process by using pre-qualified contractors, helping projects move forward more quickly while maintaining compliance and cost control.
 
For Munger Construction, the Foxon project reflects a growing pattern among municipalities looking for more efficient ways to deliver critical facilities.
 
“This is the third project we’ve completed using this model,” David A. DeMaio, President of Munger Construction, said. “What we’re seeing is that towns want a clear path from planning to construction without the delays that often come with traditional procurement.”
 
Munger Construction’s role is supported by its experience working with BlueScope Construction and its use of Varco Pruden pre-engineered metal building systems. This combination allows for a coordinated design-build approach where design, materials, and construction are aligned from the start.
 
The company has previously completed similar municipal projects for the Town of North Branford and the Town of North Haven using the same approach. The North Branford Department of Public Works facility was recognized nationally as a Varco Pruden Hall of Fame project, an award given for excellence in pre-engineered building design and execution.
 
While each project is unique, the approach offers consistent advantages for municipalities, including shorter timelines, predictable costs, and durable metal building systems suited for public safety and public works facilities.
 
At the Foxon Firehouse, those benefits are already visible as construction progresses on schedule. Future phases will focus on interior renovations, including updated living quarters and operational space.
 
As more towns evaluate how to fund and deliver capital projects, the Foxon project serves as a current example of how cooperative purchasing and design-build delivery can be applied to local infrastructure needs.
 
Munger Construction is working in coordination with the Town of East Haven, Fire Chief Matthew Marcarelli, and project partners to bring the project to completion.
 
About the Town of East Haven Fire Department – Foxon Company No. 3 Firehouse
The Foxon Company No. 3 Firehouse serves the Town of East Haven and plays a critical role in providing fire protection and emergency response services to the Foxon section of the community. The current renovation and expansion project represents the first major investment in the facility in decades. https://www.easthaven-ct.gov/258/Fire-Department.
 
About Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc.
Since 1968, Munger delivers an experience that exceeds commercial clients’ expectations by providing value engineered solutions that integrate optimal technology and products from leading suppliers. A high value-to-cost ratio on each project empowers buyers to achieve their business goals, follow their principles, and connect with their communities. Integrating architecture, engineering, and design-build practices with solid core values and a highly effective Proven Process builds lifetime relationships with clients, employees, partners, and our local community.www.mungerconstruction.com; Liz Tullo, Marketing Manager: ltullo@mungerconstruction.com