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Commission presses for tighter oversight of CDBG rehab contractors after resident complaints

City of Fort Pierce Commission · January 20, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners agreed to award a CDBG residential-rehabilitation contract (bid 2026-12) to DMS Contractors LLC (not to exceed $64,367.50) while directing staff to add field-level project management, stronger contract language and resident points of contact to prevent shoddy work and unresponsive contractors.

The commission approved a consent-agenda award for CDBG residential rehabilitation at 1701 North 19th Street to DMS Contractors LLC (bid No. 2026-12, not to exceed $64,367.50) after extended discussion about past contractor problems and next steps to improve oversight.

Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, who pulled item 11c for comment, said constituents…

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