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City to replace Port Orchard library roof; Kitsap Regional Library Foundation to reimburse half
Summary
The council authorized a reimbursement agreement and a construction contract for the Port Orchard Branch library roof after receiving six bids; Coastline Roofing was the low bidder at about $39,442 and the library will reimburse 50%.
Port Orchard — The City Council approved a reimbursement agreement with the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation and authorized a contract with Coastline Roofing and Construction Inc. to replace the roof at the Port Orchard branch library.
Ryan, a city staff member presenting the item, told the council the city received six bids and the low bidder was Coastline Roofing at $39,442.19. The library — which the council was told intends to move into the new community events center — agreed to reimburse the city for 50 percent of the project cost. Ryan summarized the staff recommendation as entering into a reimbursement agreement and awarding the construction contract.
Council members moved and seconded resolutions to (1) authorize the mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation to recover 50 percent of the $39,442.19 cost and (2) authorize the mayor to execute a construction contract with Coastline Roofing and Construction Inc. for $39,442.16. Both measures passed unanimously.
Why it matters: City staff said the library had voluntarily agreed to cover half the replacement even though it will be vacating the building when the new community events center opens. Council members noted the relatively low bid price compared with other proposals and thanked the library and its volunteer Friends group for contributing funds.
Conflict-of-interest note: Council member Rosebeth disclosed that his wife is president of Friends of the Library and offered to recuse himself if the council preferred; council did not require recusal on these items. Staff explained the project followed competitive procurement procedures, including solicitation of contractors on the MRSC bidding roster and a pre-bid walk; one local firm attended but did not submit a complete bid package.
Ending: The council authorized both the reimbursement agreement and the construction contract. Staff will execute the agreements and oversee the roof replacement work; the project is expected to proceed this summer.
