Committee approves RFP for replacement of ambulance garage roof after repeated leaks

The Executive & Finance standing committee voted to issue a request for proposals to replace the roof on the county ambulance garage after staff reported repeated leaks and interim patches had failed. A county staff member said past bids from 2024 were no longer valid and asked the committee only to approve issuing a new RFP so the county can obtain current pricing and scopes for a full replacement.

Staff described two temporary patches applied previously and said recent rains caused water to “literally poured into the building,” risking mold and damage. The presenter said an architect had inspected the roof and that onsite staff had attempted clearing drains, but leaks continued in different roof areas.

Committee members asked that the new RFP include full written quotes and alternate options, including changing a flat roof to a pitched roof where appropriate. “So my only comment is that we're gonna do it. Let's do something right,” one member said. Staff said they planned to reuse the previous RFP language and update dates and to ask bidders to include alternate roofing solutions and full quotes, not just lump-sum totals.

Committee member Bob made the motion to issue the RFP; Kirk seconded. The committee approved the motion by voice vote. No immediate appropriation was approved; staff will receive proposals and return with bids and recommended contract actions at a later meeting.

Members noted that $10,000 contributed at the time of building purchase had been spent on prior repairs and that those funds were exhausted. The committee also discussed whether reuse of prior capital-improvement planning would be appropriate and asked staff to verify prior bid documents and scope before issuing the new RFP.