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Fremont County approves up to $400,000 for Fremont Center roof; awards work to Rocky Mountain Applicators
Summary
Commissioners authorized Rocky Mountain Applicators to begin roof work on the Fremont Center, approving a contract not to exceed $400,000 and identifying an available allocation of $451,371.23 for the project and contingencies.
Fremont County commissioners voted to proceed with roof work at the Fremont Center, awarding the project to Rocky Mountain Applicators in a motion that approved an initial contract amount of $217,218 and authorized a not-to-exceed cap of $400,000 to cover contingencies.
The county has an allocation of $451,371.23 available for the roof replacement project, which county staff said was identified from prior appropriations (including ARPA funds referenced in the discussion). Bids came back with differing technical recommendations: Ferguson Roofing (working with Nelson Architects) recommended a more extensive scope that could include decking replacement, while Rocky Mountain Applicators and a second reviewer, Mike Meeker, advised that an overlay would be acceptable. Rocky Mountain’s proposal included an overlay and a cost estimate that county staff recommended for approval, with the board retaining contingency authority if further issues arise.
Why this matters: the Fremont Center roof is aging (staff said roughly 19 years old) and commissioners heard concerns that thaw and runoff could produce leaks if work is delayed. Approving work now moves the county toward reducing a structural risk and preserving the remodeled interior.
Key details: county staff said Rocky Mountain applicators provided an overlay bid and that Rocky Mountain had applied a winter sealant to get through the season. Commissioners discussed alternatives and asked staff to move forward when weather allows. The motion passed by voice vote.
What’s next: staff will execute the contract and begin work when weather conditions are appropriate; the board authorized contingency funds up to the $400,000 cap if additional issues are found during work.
