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Stevens County approves $217,789.50 bid to replace county shop roof; staff to pursue insurance reimbursement
Summary
After storm damage to a county shop roof, the Stevens County Board approved a $217,789.50 bid from Arneson's Construction to replace the roof with metal panels; the board directed funding from human services reserves pending insurance reimbursement of approximately $135,000.
The Stevens County Board on Tuesday approved a bid from Arneson's Construction to replace the roof on a county shop damaged in an early‑June storm, awarding the contract at $217,789.50 and directing county staff to fund the net difference using human services reserves while awaiting insurance reimbursement.
Public works and facilities staff described the damage: a storm ripped and tore the EPDM rubber roof, temporary sandbag patches were in place, and underlying wood purlins and flashing showed decay. Facilities reported they had solicited multiple quotes: several bids called for replacing the existing rubber roof while higher bids recommended tearing off to expose purlins and installing a new metal roof with additional insulation. The low bid had anomalies and the county’s insurer, MCIT, asked the low bidder to resubmit.
Facilities staff recommended the Arneson's Construction metal‑roof option as the more durable long‑term fix; the Arneson's proposal included 20‑year material and labor warranty and an option to add six inches of insulation for an additional $28,209. The county’s MCIT adjuster estimated an insurance payment in the $135,000–$140,000 range but the county deductible is $1,000; staff recommended funding the remainder from human services reserves so work could be scheduled quickly before storm season.
Commissioners approved the Arneson bid by motion; the chair called the question and recorded the motion as carried by voice vote. The motion included direction to fund the county share from human services reserves (the county noted other financing options, including capital funds or operational lines, were available but staff preferred human services reserves).
Why it matters: staff said prompt replacement will prevent further interior damage, extend building life and avoid higher costs later. The board prioritized prompt scheduling to secure contractors before weather windows narrow.
What’s next: staff will submit the contract and claim to MCIT and proceed with scheduling; the contract noted a 20‑year warranty and a start date the week of June 30 in the contractor’s bid documents.
