Title
2026 Facility Caulking Projects
History
Guided by the 2022 Facilities Condition Assessment, the Public Works Department budgeted in 2026 to complete a series of maintenance improvements at the Police Department, SportsPlex, CPAC, and the Main Street Parking Garage to extend each facility’s useful life.
Exterior caulking is a critical yet often overlooked component of a building’s exterior envelope. It serves as the primary barrier at joints where different materials meet, such as around windows, doors, masonry panels, and expansion joints, preventing water and air from penetrating the structure. When sealant begins to crack, shrink, or separate from the substrate, moisture can enter wall cavities, leading to insulation damage, mold growth, corrosion of structural elements, and interior deterioration.
Properly maintained caulking helps preserve the structural integrity of masonry and concrete systems, protects steel lintels and framing from rust, and minimizes freeze-thaw damage. In addition to preventing costly water intrusion issues, effective sealant maintenance improves energy efficiency by reducing air infiltration and lowering HVAC loads. Routine inspection and timely replacement of failing caulk is a cost-effective preventative maintenance practice that extends the life of the building, reduces long-term capital repair expenses, and helps ensure the safety and comfort of occupants.
Police Department, SportsPlex, CPAC and the Main Street Parking Garage are all in need of extensive caulking repairs, as outlined in the proposals submitted by Midwest Mechanical, which are based on Omnia Partners Contract #159053. It should be noted that at SportsPlex masonry block and flashing at the building entrance associated with the caulking are also in need of repair. A summary of these proposals is provided below:
Police Department Caulking
$25,000.00
SportsPlex Caulking and Masonry Block Repair
$91,080.00
CPAC Pool Caulking
$29,999.78
Main Street Parkin...
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