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Commission awards Justice Center roof contract to Tri State Construction
Summary
After reviewing three bids and consulting Saint John Engineering, the Coffee County Commission approved Tri State Construction for the Justice Center roof project, accepting three recommended alternates and noting a manufacturer-backed 20-year warranty.
The Coffee County Commission voted March 5 to award the Justice Center roof contract to Tri State Construction after staff reviewed bids from three contractors and engineering verified licensing and compliance.
Project staff and representatives from Saint John Engineering walked commissioners through base bids and three alternates—retrofit roof drains, replacement of rooftop ladders for safety, and installation of new hatch guards. Engineers recommended Tri State Construction as the lowest responsive bidder and said the roof system carries a manufacturer-backed 20-year warranty regardless of which certified contractor installs it.
"We get our 20 years no matter what," a Saint John Engineering representative said, explaining manufacturer oversight of installation and warranty responsibilities.
Commissioners discussed alternates and contingency planning; staff noted a 10% contingency was prudent but the bids came in under the budgeted amount for the project. A motion to award the contract to Tri State Construction and to accept the recommended alternates was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff will finalize schedules with the contractor and coordinate any required repairs to adjacent areas before roofing can begin.
Next steps: staff to confirm start dates (anticipated spring), finalize contingency allocation if needed, and post procurement/contract documentation as required for capital projects.
