Included in the MET Transit's Capital Improvement Program is the MET Transit Building Roof Replacement Project. The existing roofing system is a loose-laid, ballasted system that has a service life of 15 to 20 years. The roofs have all exceeded their useful life. The first phase of this project (replaced the roofing system over the office areas and the north half of the main garage) has been completed. Phase 2 of this project covers the south half of the main garage, the maintenance area, and the Paratransit garage. This project will remove the old roofing material and insulation and replace it with a EPDM roofing system. This project was advertised in the Yellowstone County News on May 10, 17, and 24. On May 28, the following bids were received:

CONTRACTOR                                                                      BID
Commercial Roofing                                                             $264,550
ACE Roofing                                                                         $410,250
Metalworks of Montana                                                         $471,053

City Council may:

• Approve the award of the MET Transit Roof Replacement Project, Phase 2 contract; or
• Decline to award the project contract, reject all bids, and advise staff on how to proceed.

The total cost of this project is $264,550. Funding for this project is included in the MET Transit Capital account. This project will be eligible for Federal grant reimbursement under Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant with the Federal share covering 80% or  $211,640, with a 20% local share of $52,910.

Staff recommends that the City Council award the contract for the MET Transit Roof Replacement, Phase 2 to Commercial Roofing for the amount of $264,550.