Title
SportsPlex Masonry Sealing - Phase 2
History
Guided by the 2022 Facilities Condition Assessment, the Public Works Department has completed a series of significant capital and maintenance improvements at SportsPlex to extend the facility’s useful life and enhance the user experience.
Between 2022 and 2025, major upgrades included replacement of the facility’s roofs and gutters, walking track flooring, and interior lighting. Locker rooms were renovated to improve functionality and comfort, and the security alarm system was replaced to enhance building safety. The climbing wall underwent a comprehensive full-service overhaul, soccer field netting was replaced, and extensive HVAC repairs and control joint caulking projects were completed to improve energy efficiency, building performance, and long-term structural integrity.
The next phase of exterior facility improvements at SportsPlex includes the continuation of sealing the concrete masonry unit (CMU) block that comprises the building’s exterior façade. Masonry sealing is a critical preventative maintenance measure that protects the structure’s integrity, appearance, and long-term value.
Although CMU block is a highly durable material, it is inherently porous and naturally absorbs moisture. Without proper sealing, water infiltration can lead to a range of costly and progressive issues, including efflorescence, cracking, freeze-thaw damage, deterioration of mortar joints, interior water intrusion, and potential impacts to insulation and wall assemblies. Over time, these conditions can compromise structural performance and significantly increase long-term repair costs.
Following completion of the SportsPlex Masonry Sealing - Phase 1 project in 2025, Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc. (“Midwest Mechanical”), a participating vendor in the Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing program (Contract #159053), submitted a proposal to seal an additional 7,545 square feet of exterior masonry. This represents approximately 22% of the building’s total exterior masonry surface area of roughly 35,000 square feet and constitutes SportsPlex Masonry Sealing - Phase 2.
Upon completion of Phase 2, approximately 62% of the building’s exterior masonry will have been sealed. Additional funding will be requested in future budget cycles to complete the remaining portions of the building envelope and continue implementation of the phased sealing program. A summary of the proposal submitted by Midwest Mechanical, which is based on Omnia Partners Contract #159053, is provided below:
SportsPlex Masonry Sealing
Total: $80,000.00
Based on price and company qualifications, staff recommends approving the proposal from Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc. for $80,000.00. A contingency is not requested for this project.
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $80,000.00 was budgeted for SportsPlex Masonry Sealing - Phase 2 in account 2008010-470100.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve participation in joint purchasing cooperative Omnia Partners pursuant to Contract #159053 and authorize the approval and execution of a vendor contract with Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc. for SportsPlex Masonry Sealing - Phase 2 based on Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc’s proposal 2026021702 dated February 17, 2026, for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $80,000.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts subject to Village Attorney review.