Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with K & W Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $471,630.00, for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Roof Restoration - 2014 Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1178-Part 4.
Furnishing of all materials, equipment and labor necessary to provide for the installation of a new metal roof system over the existing standing seam metal roof; removal of the existing EPDM roof system and installation of high performance roof system on the HCWP Maintenance building; miscellaneous metal flashing; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project is necessary to meet maintenance needs at the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP).
Public informational meetings are not anticipated for this project, all proposed work is within the boundaries of the water treatment facility. The roof retrofit product being utilized on the existing standing seam metal roof is R mer Lite Metal roof system with a white reflective coat on a metal panel with new insulation. The solar reflectance of the coating and new insulation will reduce energy usage compared to the existing red roof system. The white reflective coating and insulation contributes toward satisfying credit under LEEDS and Energy Star approval rating. Restoring the existing roofing system with new R mer Lite Metal roof system will extend the life of the current roof by 30 years delaying the need to re-roof the facilities.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on December 11, 2013 from: K&W Roofing - $471,630.00; Smith Roofing and Sheet Metal - $537,900.00; A.H. Sturgill Roofing - $548,640.00; BK Contracting - $576,000.00; General Maintenance & Engineering Co...
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