AGENDA REPORT
DATE: July 13, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: 1914 Plant City High School Exterior Renovations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In November, 2024, the City of Plant City was awarded a grant from Hillsborough County to support renovations to the historic 1914 Plant City High School. The grant provides funding towards a portion of the project costs, with the remaining project balance to be funded by the City through available budgeted funds.
The renovations to the 1914 Plant City High School building focus on preserving the historic character of the facility while addressing building exterior improvements to ensure the structure remains safe, accessible, and usable for future generations.
On December 8, 2025, the City Commission awarded an agreeement to re-roof the buildng at a cost of $446,844.00. The roofing work has been completed.
In March, 2026, Procurement published a Request for Propsals (26-036FM-RFP) for exterior work to seal the building envelope, including brick masonry tuckpointing and sealing as well as restoration or replacement of exterior wood features such as doors, windows, and portico columns. The RFP Committee evaluated the proposals and interviewed the contractors, coming to a consenus to recommend the award to Specialized Property Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,977,506.00. The proposal specifies substantial completion within 548 calendar days from notice to proceed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreeement with Specialized Property Service, Inc. for the 1914 Plant City High School exterior renovations in the amount of $1,977,506.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A CIP budget adjustment is included on the agenda this evening and a budget adjustment for this project is included on the CRA agenda for the meeting tonight.
This project is utilizing funding from three CRA projects that are no lo...
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