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Commission approves Hyder facility roof contract and resident‑location system; respite beds remain constrained
Summary
County commissioners approved staff recommendations to award a roof replacement contract and to proceed with a resident‑wandering detection system for the Hyder hospice facility; staff reported high occupancy and said opening an additional wing would not be economically feasible at present.
Strafford County commissioners voted on Jan. 16 to approve two facility upgrades at Hyder — a roof replacement contract and a resident‑wandering detection system — and discussed ongoing high occupancy that has limited respite availability.
Staff described the roof procurement process: the lowest bidder, identified as Dairy Roofing, submitted an incomplete bid; the next bidder, JB Roofing, submitted a complete proposal that included brand‑name shingles and references. The staff presenter said JB’s references were “stellar” and cited a 30‑year warranty on the recommended GAF architectural shingles. Staff also told the board they had separated certain…
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