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Three bids opened for county college roof; contractors debate tear-off vs. overlay
Summary
The county opened three bids for the Lincoln County College campus roof: Brick Systems (total bid components ~ $596,800), Artisan Commercial Roofing ($647,770), and Advanced Roofing ($189,647). Contractors and commissioners discussed core samples showing saturated insulation, R30 code compliance, and cost uncertainties tied to decking/insulation replacement.
The board opened and took under review three bids for the Lincoln County College campus roof replacement. Brick Systems provided a multi-line proposal with a total bid component noted at roughly $596,800 and an option to add a second layer of ISO board; Artisan Commercial Roofing bid $647,770 and included contingencies for rotted decking replacement and R30 compliance; Advanced Roofing submitted a substantially lower bid, $189,647, proposing an overlay rather than a full tear-off and unit pricing for insulation replacement.
Contractors and staff discussed the condition of the existing roof. Multiple core samples were cited and several contractors reported saturated insulation and a modified-bitumen layer beneath the ISO. Artisan’s representative said rotted roof sheeting and an R30 requirement (R30 above the roof deck for Montana) justified contingency costs; Advanced Roofing’s owner said an overlay with inspection and targeted insulation replacement could meet warranty requirements while reducing taxpayer cost. Commissioners asked whether an overlay would trap moisture or mold; the Advanced Roofing owner said damaged insulation would be replaced at a stated unit price ($3.79 per square foot) and estimated full replacement of insulation could be “no more than $150,000” depending on the area affected. The board took the bids under review and asked the county engineer and maintenance staff to inspect and advise before any award.
