FPUA approves $250,000 contract for impact-rated windows at administration building

The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority on Nov. (date not specified in the transcript) authorized a contract with Presco South Construction for an amount not to exceed $250,000 to replace windows at the authority's administration building at 206 South Sixth Street.

"Staff recommendation for award of contract to Presco South Construction for, an amount not to exceed $250,000," said Mr. Rutherford, chief operating officer, as he presented the proposal and noted the new windows will be impact-rated for 170 miles per hour and be low-e, energy-efficient units. Rutherford said the project is fully funded by a FDEM grant and will begin immediately with completion no later than June 30, 2026.

Rutherford outlined the procurement history, saying the request for proposal was uploaded on 07/24/2025 and advertised on 07/28/2025 and 08/04/2025. He reported that vendors requested specifications and that a mandatory site visit was attended by several firms; the facilities manager recommended accepting the Presco South Construction proposal. Rutherford also stated that none of the respondents were local vendors.

A board member asked whether installation would require closing the downstairs office or otherwise impact the public. Rutherford said the work will be staged — "we'll likely have to do them one at a time" — and added, "we don't plan on closing anything." Following that exchange, a board member moved approval; the motion was seconded and approved on a roll call vote.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to set the agenda: approved (roll call recorded affirmative votes).
- Motion to approve minutes: approved (roll call recorded affirmative votes).
- Motion to approve consent agenda: approved (roll call recorded affirmative votes).
- Motion to award contract to Presco South Construction (not to exceed $250,000): approved (Mrs. Bennett — yes; Mrs. Davis — yes; Mrs. Gibbons — yes; Mr. Fee — yes; Chair — yes).

The director announced the next board meeting will be Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. in the chambers.