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Roof concept studies estimate nearly $6M for Polson and $3.73M for Hand; grant steps outlined
Summary
Consultant concept studies recommend EPDM roofing and returned cost estimates: roughly $5.98 million for Polson and $3.73 million for Hand; staff outlined a grant-driven timeline targeting design RFPs and bids in early 2028 and construction in summer 2028 if funding is secured.
Ben summarized roof concept studies by Antonacci Associates for Polson and Hand, explaining that the studies are the first step in applying for a state school construction grant. The consultant recommended EPDM roofing to replace older modified-bit roofs that have exceeded their warranties. Ben said the Polson conceptual estimate is $5,982,828, close to a placeholder budget figure of $5,960,000, and the Hand estimate is $3,728,758, which staff adjusted downward by about $125,000 in the SIP plan.
Ben described the planned schedule if grants and local referendum approvals proceed: staff would pursue local resolutions in spring, begin the grant process in June, seek approval around September, advertise RFPs for design, and aim to bid in January 2028 with construction the following summer. He cautioned that the costs are conceptual estimates to validate budget numbers and that the projects will move forward only if funding and the town SIP process align.
