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Cumberland County awards $2.16M contract to replace jail roof
Summary
The Cumberland County commissioners authorized a $2,164,102 contract to replace the county jail roof, selecting a fully adhered, mechanically fastened system after reviewing four bids and scope alternatives; facilities staff said the existing ballast roof had exceeded its expected life.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners authorized the county manager on March 16 to award a $2,164,102 contract to KECTA America New England LLC for a multi‑roof replacement at the Cumberland County Jail.
Bill Truffant, the county facilities director, told commissioners the existing ballast roof had passed its expected service life and that the county had occasionally patched leaks while deferring a full replacement. He said the project design was divided into multiple roof groupings so the county could phase work if funding constrained the full scope; staff recommended a fully adhered, mechanically fastened roof with masonry and skylight repairs as the best long‑term option. “No roofs of that style... last about 30 years. We're probably at 34,” Truffant said, noting the chosen material should last significantly longer.
Bid totals ranged from about $2.1 million to $2.9 million; staff reported the selected bid was competitive and included a 15 percent performance bond requirement. Commissioners questioned warranty, life expectancy and bond protections; facilities staff said they had factored those items into the award recommendation.
The motion to award the contract was made and seconded and passed by unanimous voice vote. County staff said procurement and contract execution will follow standard county procedures and that work scheduling will be coordinated with jail operations to minimize disruption.
The award was presented as part of a larger capital plan and bond package discussed elsewhere in the meeting.
