City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
RELEASE OF RFQ NO. 08.25 FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR
THE REHABILITATION OF CITY-OWNED STRUCTURES
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 17, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization and approval for the public release of RFQ No. 08.25 - Professional Services Engineering and Management Services for the Rehabilitation of City-Owned Structures; and
Whereas:
1. The City of Mount Vernon, through its Department of Public Works (DPW), has expended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to conduct comprehensive engineering analyses on major City-owned structures, identifying architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other deficiencies; and
2. The resulting Conditions Assessment Reports classify deficiencies into:
o Level 1 (Immediate Repairs - Critical/Immediate): Urgent stabilization and life-safety needs, including water infiltration control, damaged masonry, urgent roof/envelope repairs, structural shoring, hazardous mechanical/electrical conditions, and hazardous material remediation or abatement;
o Level 2 (Near-Term Repairs - Priority): Significant system and envelope upgrades such as roof replacement, masonry restoration, window and door replacement, HVAC/electrical modernization, plumbing upgrades, structural reinforcement, and ADA accessibility improvements to bring facilities into code compliance; and
o Level 3 (Long-Term Repairs and Enhancements - Important/Necessity): Broader capital improvements, including interior renovations, modernization of building systems, energy-efficiency upgrades, and adaptive reuse enhancements to extend building life and improve community functions; and
3. The City recognizes the urgent need to address these deficiencies to ensure the safety, accessibility, and long-term viability of public facilities; and
4. The City further seeks to establish...
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