Roof Replacement Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking bids for a roof replacement project at the Southern Regional Jail. The project involves removing and salvaging the existing river rock ballast, removing and discarding the existing roof system, and installing a new 2-ply modified bitumen roof system. The contractor will be responsible for raising curbs, plumbing stacks, utility lines, gas lines, and equipment supports to provide sufficient flashing height to meet manufacturer's requirements and accommodate new insulation thickness. The contractor will also be responsible for installing tapered insulation, modified bitumen base and cap sheets, and new shop-fabricated counterflashings, metal coping, scuppers, and downspouts. Some key features of the project include: • Removing and salvaging river rock ballast for owner's reuse • Removing and discarding existing roof system, including roof membrane, flashings, coping, counter-flashings, and insulation • Raising curbs, plumbing stacks, utility lines, gas lines, and equipment supports to provide sufficient flashing height • Installing tapered insulation system with R-30 average achieving a minimum slope of 1/8:12 on flood/gravel roof sections • Installing modified bitumen base and cap sheets in cold adhesive throughout the field The project requires the contractor to maintain water tightness and provide protection at any openings in the roof left at the end of each construction day. The contractor must also verify that all roof drains and drain piping are unplugged and clear at the completion of the project.