The Public Works Committee reviewed competing roofing proposals for the ambulance service building and awarded the work to the lower bidder while forwarding the contract to county finance for processing.

Matt Kessnick of Great Lakes Roofing proposed a layover using a 60-mil white TPO membrane, highlighting reflectivity and a 25-year material warranty plus a 20-year labor warranty. He described cutting out isolated wet insulation, replacing it and installing the new membrane over the existing surface. Kessnick emphasized safety and warranty backing from an experienced crew.

A second contractor recommended a maintenance/coating approach after core samples and a drone thermal scan indicated the undersurface was largely dry. That contractor proposed a white coating solution with a 20-year manufacturer material warranty and a 15-year workmanship warranty and offered an annual roof-care inspection program (an option priced at $175/year after an initial two-year free period).

Committee members discussed the long-term tradeoffs between a flat-roof layover, full tear-off and a pitched (gable) roof. Contractors warned that converting to a gabled roof would require structural engineering, introduced ventilation concerns and would increase cost substantially. After debate, a motion to accept the lower bid was made and seconded; the committee approved the lower bid and directed staff to forward the award to finance.

Next steps: staff will forward the contract to county finance and coordinate scheduling and any required add-ons (electrical or pad work if applicable). The committee also requested the chosen contractor provide documentation and warranty details as part of the finance submission.