Approval of emergency requests to contract with EXCELL Caulking & Waterproofing, Inc. of Hollywood Florida to provide exterior waterproofing to include stucco repair, caulking, sealing, and painting of City Hall in an amount not to exceed $298,770.00.

Besides the basic need of preventative maintenance including pressure washing, painting, and sealing, City Hall is in serious need of some structural repairs and attention. This work includes:

• Stucco repairs and replacement around most window boxes around the building (x3 floors).
• Caulking and sealing of all window/door perimeter joints, elevation changes, and penetrations.
• Remove and replace metal to glass sealant around skylight.
• Tuck pointing of keystone around windows on east and west elevations.

With rain and hurricane seasons quickly approaching, the Public Works Department is seeking approval of this emergency request. EXCELL Caulking & Waterproofing has previously performed work for the City of Fort Pierce under Jay Ammon Architect, Inc., who oversaw the City Hall window retrofit project during 2012 and 2013. At that time, EXCELL performed a facility assessment and identified many of the deficiencies present today. Budget constraints have deferred the needed maintenance and the condition of the building has continued to deteriorate to the point it now requires more extensive repairs.

EXCELL is well versed in all phases of repair needed, and stands ready to mobilize within two weeks of receiving a notice to proceed. They anticipate a 90 day duration to complete.

Due to the potential danger of falling stucco, the Public Workds Department is seeking to deem this repair an emergency and is requesting that the procurement process be waived in accordance with Chapter 2,  Article VI - Purchasing Code of Ordinances, Section 2-439 (a) (6).
 

Staff recommends approval.

Staff will proceed as directed by the Commission.

Public Works

Finance/Purchasing