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Heritage Commission presents bell tower roofing bids; board asks staff to reconfirm lift charges
Summary
The Heritage Commission presented multiple vendor bids to repair the bell tower roof, showing wide differences between asphalt-shingle options (about $2,000–$5,200) and copper options (about $9,800 up to $26,000). Staff will reconfirm whether lift rental fees are included in the lower bids.
The Heritage Commission presented competing bids to repair the bell tower roof and urged the board to decide whether to accept a shorter‑lived asphalt-shingle option or invest in a longer‑lasting copper solution.
Jan, who presented the quotes and noted the Heritage Commission had not yet reviewed the late submission, summarized the options: Vendor C quoted roughly $2,000 for standard architectural shingles on the bell tower and $9,800 for copper shingles; Vendor D quoted $5,200 for the bell tower with a separate higher quote for copper materials. Another, larger copper option was cited at about $26,000; board members said that figure was not being considered as the immediate option set.
Jan explained the rationale for discussing copper: “We look at copper because it has a lifespan of about 100 years,” she said, adding that a higher upfront cost could avoid repeated replacements. Presenters noted the lowest quoted material-and-labor price (about $2,000) appeared to exclude lift rental charges; one vendor included a $2,200 lift‑rental line that would be added if a lift is necessary for the copper work.
Board members pressed presenters to clarify whether the $2,000 figure for Vendor C covered the tower-only work without a lift and whether the separate $2,200 lift charge applied only to copper work. Jan said she would reconfirm with bidders and report back to the board “tomorrow” on whether the lift charge is above and beyond the $2,000 bid or included in the total.
Presenters also provided photos and back‑up quotes for review. No formal procurement decision was taken at the meeting; the Heritage Commission planned to return with a recommendation after reviewing the bids.
Clarifying details captured in the discussion included the following: Vendor C listed $2,000 for standard shingles on the bell tower, Vendor D listed $5,200 for the tower; a copper option was quoted at $9,800 by one bidder; several speakers said a $2,200 lift‑rental fee appeared in one bidder’s line items and may increase the apparent low bid; one vendor’s prior estimate had been higher ($7,600), and the price rose when the vendor assumed lift access was required.
