An emergency roof replacement project at Mt. Carmel City Hall will be getting underway soon.
City Clerk Ryan Turner reported to the city council Monday afternoon that ADG has completed its proposal for the project and is recommending Joyner Sheet Metal and Roofing to handle the work.
Turner says the company is already pre-qualified with the Illinois Capital Development Board, which oversees state building construction and maintenance. He says that certification is a positive indicator of the contractor’s experience, quality of work, and ability to handle emergency projects.
The project will involve removing the current roofing system on the older portion of City Hall — which is more than 20 years old — and replacing it with an upgraded material designed to last longer. The work will also include added insulation and a new edge system.
The cost for the project came in at $89,996 — roughly $20,000 less than the amount previously authorized by the council. Turner noted that some late bids were received but were not considered, and the materials quoted in those bids did not match specifications.
Because the mayor and clerk were granted authorization to move forward at a previous meeting, no additional vote is expected.
Turner says the repairs are urgent, with buckets and trash cans currently being used to catch water inside the older section of City Hall. City crews have removed snow from the roof and attempted temporary fixes, but officials say a full replacement is needed as soon as possible.