County approves Pressure Point roofing contract for jail overlay with 20-year warranty
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Summary
The Board approved a contract to overlay the county jail roof with a Duro-Last (80 mil) membrane by Pressure Point, LLC; board members said the bid was substantially lower than alternatives and will be funded from property reserves.
Josephine County commissioners voted to approve a contract with Pressure Point, LLC to overlay the county jail roof with an 80-mil Duro-Last single-ply membrane and associated moisture detection and flashing reseal work. County facilities staff told the board the chosen bid included a 20-year warranty and came in substantially lower than bids to re-roof with built-up roofing; only one lower bid failed to meet the specification.
Facilities manager Richard Johnson explained the procurement: the county issued an invitation to bid and received multiple offers; the overlay option and thicker Duro-Last product provided the best combination of price, longevity and simplified contract requirements. The project budget will be charged to the county’s property reserve/capital funds.
Commissioners asked about past work with the contractor and the product; staff said Pressure Point had previously performed similar work for county facilities and prevailing-wage and certified payroll requirements will be met. With no further questions, the board approved the contract by unanimous vote, 3-0.
Why it matters: the jail roof is a large capital maintenance item. The approved approach seeks a long warranty at a lower cost than replacing the built-up roof and is funded through reserves.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract, schedule work with the contractor and perform moisture detection testing as the contractor opens roof sections for repairs.