Commissioners to weigh $315,100 owner's rep work order for Station 8
Teton County commissioners are set to consider a not-to-exceed $315,100 work order with Wember, Inc. for owner's representative services on the new Fire Station 8 (Gros Ventre) project, with the full amount requested from Friends of the Gros Ventre Fire Station.
Teton County commissioners are set to vote on a not-to-exceed $315,100 Work Order 11 with Wember, Inc. to act as the county’s owner’s representative on the planned Station 8 (Gros Ventre) fire station. The agreement would cover procurement and pre-design through construction closeout and a warranty period, and staff says the full contract amount would be requested from Friends of the Gros Ventre Fire Station in capital grant revenue. R Board Meeting Agenda
If approved, the owner’s representative role puts Wember in the middle of the money and the schedule, including tracking a master project budget, reviewing pay applications, and helping manage the Guaranteed Maximum Price or hard bid award. The staff report describes Station 8 as an approximately 9,000 sq ft facility with housing, planned on county property at 947 Sandcherry Way, with Friends of the Gros Ventre Fire Station aiming to raise and donate “$8 million +” for planning, design, permitting, and construction. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Staff Report
Background
Work Order 11 for Owner's Representative Services at Station 8 (Gros Ventre) was approved on September 15, 2026, with a $315,100 budget funded by FGVFS and Wember, Inc. as Owner's Representative.
Latest: 2026-09-15 — Work Order 11 for Owner's Representative Services for Station 8 (Gros Ventre) considered by the Teton County Board of County Commissioners. Contract awarded to Wember, Inc. for $315,100, funded by FGVFS.
curated as of 2026-09-13
Teton County and Friends of Gros Ventre Fire Station's MOU commits at least $8M for a new Fire/EMS Station at 947 Sandcherry Way, with construction to finish by mid-2029 and county ownership/operation.
Latest: 2029-07 — Operational use of Station 8 to begin within 30 days of construction completion and certificate of occupancy.
curated as of 2026-06-15
As of September 8, 2026, Teton County requested WYDOT begin the appraisal and negotiation process for a direct sale of the Hoback Parcel for a new fire station, with terms set by state statute but no finalized value or construction timeline.
Latest: 2026-09-08 — Teton County Board of Commissioners requested WYDOT initiate appraisal and site evaluation for the Hoback Parcel to enable a direct sale for fire station development.
curated as of 2026-09-05