The committee discussed the middle school roof as a likely candidate for 2026 work and agreed that design decisions and procurement planning should begin now to allow a summer construction window.

Presenters said the roof project was included as a Stage 2 placeholder with an allocation in the district submission and that the work will be substantial: the roof may require removal of two existing layers and could include rooftop mechanical equipment and dunnage. Staff recommended beginning design this winter so the district could bid in January, award in February and have a contractor on board by March for a June 15 start, noting that some edge metal work could extend into the school year.

Committee members emphasized warranty concerns and recommended engaging experienced vendors for warranty oversight. The committee also discussed coordinating mechanical unit replacement and dunnage to avoid returning to the roof after initial work.

No formal vote was taken; the committee asked staff and the OPM to develop a scope, timeline and bid package for consideration at a future meeting so the roof project can be scheduled and combined with other Stage 2 work where feasible.

Ending: Staff and the OPM will prepare a more detailed timeline and design recommendation for the committee at the next meeting, including whether the roof work should be split or combined for RIDE submissions.