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Commissioners review three roofing bids for courthouse; staff to clarify scope and insurance payout
Summary
Three bids for courthouse roofing arrived with differing scopes: one bidder proposed limited repairs tied to the insurance payout, another proposed a full rebuild with a much larger price, and a third quoted $35,248.78 for slate tile replacement; commissioners asked staff to verify each bid’s scope relative to the insurance adjuster’s estimate.
Linn County commissioners reviewed three bids June 16 for repairs to the courthouse roof and associated structures damaged in a loss covered by insurance. Bids varied widely in scope and price and commissioners asked staff to clarify what each bid covers relative to the insurance adjuster’s line items.
Bids and concerns: One bidder (DH Roofing) submitted a bid of about $582,101 and proposed a full roof replacement, noting slate tiles were discontinued and advising correction of the entire roof rather than a patch. A second bidder (Stanfield Roofing) submitted a quote of $35,248.78; staff said that bid lists a $10,000 deductible exposure and appeared to rely on what the insurance adjuster reported (35 slate tiles and 11 hours of repair). The third bidder’s bid (World Premiere KC Building Services or similar) was also in the record; commissioners said at least one bid appeared focused only on the courthouse while another referenced multiple damaged buildings on the insurance claim (bell tower, gazebo, old attorney’s building, 4‑H building).
Why it matters: Commissioners noted that the county had received a partial insurance payout (about $39,000 was discussed) and that the county should ensure that the bid selected matches the insurance scope or alternatively accept that additional county funds will be required. One bidder indicated willingness to work with the county and the adjuster to pursue full correction beyond the adjuster’s scope; commissioners asked staff to verify bid scopes and return with clarifications.
Next steps: Public Works staff will contact the three bidders to clarify exactly which buildings and repairs are included in each bid, verify insurance-deductible handling and report back next week so the board can select among bids with accurate scope and insurance reconciliation.
