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2026 BUDGET REVISED PROPOSAL
October 9,2025
Monroe County Public Works
123 Overseas Highway
Key West,FL 33040
Attn: William DeSantis, Director of Maintenance
Ref: Monroe County Detention Center Sub:Fire Pump Replacement
Gary's Plumbing and Fire is pleased to present our proposed budget that will provide all labor,
material and equipment to replace existing diesel driven fire suppression pump. Existing system
is at its term life usage and is in need of replacement. New fire pump and enclosure shall be fully
enclosed in a factory provided enclosure that shall fit on existing pump house foot print. System
shall be elevated to comply with 100 flood plan. Enclosure shall comply with the 180mph wind
rating. New system shall connect to existing water and electrical supply. Concrete base shall be
augured and poured in place to provide a stable housekeeping pad and designed to support new
pump enclosure. This shall be a turnkey project from shut down to start up. Project shall be 30
day duration with 4-8 month lead time for pump delivery. Temporary fire pump shall be
installed to eliminate fire watch requirement. Buildings being serviced by existing fire pump
shall not go unprotected for duration of replacement.
BUDGET PROPOSAL AMOUNT: $474,000.00
Respect ly Submitted,
Gary nton President
Gary's lumbi g and Fire,Inc.
6409 2"'Terrace,Suite 1 * Key West,FI.33040
Phone(305)296-6013 * Fax(305)292-4978 * garysplumbingl@aol.com
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item Number: F9
2023-4729
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Willie DeSantis
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Proposed Project in the anticipated amount of
$474,000.00 with Gary's Plumbing and Fire to perform under its current contract to provide all labor,
material, and equipment needed to replace the existing diesel driven fire suppression pump at the Stock
Island Detention Center. This is an urgent life/safety replacement. $274,000.00 will be covered under
the current contract utilizing Fund 101 - Fine& Forfeiture, and the remaining $200,000.00 will be
reallocated from Fund 304 - One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax. This is a one-time job and an
increase in allotted annual funds going forward is not needed.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The existing fire pump system at the Stock Island Detention Cetner is at the end of its useful life and it
is in need of replacement. A new fire pump and enclosure will be placed on the existing pump house
footprint. The system shall be elevated to comply with 100-year flood plain map, and enclosure shall
comply with the 180-mph wind rating. The new system shall connect to existing water and electrical
supply. A concrete base shall be augured and poured in place to provide a stable housekeeping pad and
to support a new pump enclosure.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
Yes
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
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MCDC Fire Pump Replacement Proposal 2455_001.pdf
2026.08.13 EXPIRE COI-08-2026-Garys-Exec.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: November 12, 2025
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $474,000.00
Total Cost to County: $474,000.00
Current Year Portion: $474,000.00
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: 101 and 304. $274,000.00 will be covered under the current contract with Gary's,
and $200,000.00 will be reallocated from Gato HVAC Project(Fund 304 - One Cent Infrastructure
Sales Surtax) by delaying the project until FY27.
CPI: No
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: minimal routine maintenance
costs: N/A
Revenue Producing:No
If yes, amount: N/A
Grant: N/A County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: Yes
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