Officials select Doyle Roofing for building work

County officials on Tuesday approved an agreement with a local roofing company to carry out a roofing project at the Cheboygan County Building. The Board of Commissioners approved the agreement with Doyle Roofing in the amount of $198,019 for roof membrane and insulation replacement. County Administrator Jeff Lawson said bids were opened Aug. 1 for a project to replace approximately two-thirds of the existing roof of the County Building, which is the first phase of needed improvements. Five bids were received. Great Lakes Roofing had the lowest bid initially, but they later asked to increase their bid amount after it was determined they had not completed roof core samples. As a result, their bid was disqualified. Lawson said Story Roofing had the next lowest bid at $188,426, followed by Tri-Star Industries at $190,900. However, a bid of $195,127 was submitted by Doyle Roofing, and because the countys purchasing policy allows for Cheboygan County-based companies to be considered if they are within 5 percent of the confirmed low bid, the architect was asked to qualify the local bid. The total amount of the agreement includes a performance and payment bond, which caused some discussion between the Board of Commissioners, some of whom questioned whether it was necessary for a reputable, local company. If we are already paying an extra 5 percent for a local contractor with a good reputation, I think we are just throwing money away (by also paying for a performance bond); its a waste, said Commissioner Cal Gouine, who suggested saving money by going through a title company. Although he has been involved with projects that did not require a performance and payment bond, Lawson said the countys civil counsel attorney recommended having it as a legal precaution, and said he felt it was the safest option. Lawson said work is estimated to begin mid-September and could be complete by mid-October, although the county has not yet received a schedule. In other business, the Board of Commissioners also heard an annual report from Probate Court Judge Robert Butts, and were introduced to the concept of a new Cheboygan County Juvenile Independence Court that is being implemented.

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Officials select Doyle Roofing for building work