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Roxbury receives $103,000 roof bid; selectmen ask for clearer specs and will re-bid
Summary
Selectmen reported a single bid of $103,000 from Triumph Roofing for the town building roof and directed staff to obtain a clearer description of the proposed roofing system and reissue the request for bids for three months.
The Town of Roxbury Board of Selectmen on Nov. 28, 2023 reviewed a single bid from Triumph Roofing for $103,000 to replace the town building roof and directed staff to seek a clearer description of the roofing system in the bid documents.
Board members said they wanted more precise specifications before awarding a contract and decided to reissue the request for bids for a three-month period so the town can solicit competitive proposals. The meeting record indicates the town received only the one bid and determined the need for better bid documentation rather than awarding the work immediately.
Why it matters: at $103,000 the roof project represents a substantial capital expense for Roxbury's budget; clarifying the roofing system in bids helps ensure like-for-like comparisons and supports compliance with procurement rules, including the town's recently adopted FEMA procurement policy.
Next steps: staff were directed to clarify the bid description with Triumph Roofing (if necessary) and to re-advertise the request for proposals; a three-month re-bid period was noted in the minutes. The board will review returned bids when available and proceed according to the town's procurement policies.
