Sealey Elementary School, Roof Replacement Project

The Leon County Schools district awarded a $2.277 million roof‑replacement contract for Sealey Elementary School to a joint team of Ferrara Consultants and Space Age Roof Tech, LLC. The project replaces the existing roof with a KEE‑cap hybrid roofing system that includes a 30‑year manufacturer’s no‑degradation‑limit warranty. Bids were solicited through a public Invitation to Bid (ITB 5696‑2023), seven contractors submitted, and the award was recommended at the Board’s August 9 2022 business meeting. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, lump‑sum agreement, with performance and payment bonds required within eight business days of award. Work commences upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed (around July 27 2022) and must reach substantial completion within 130 days of material receipt, followed by a 30‑day final‑completion period. The district requires local‑preference certification, compliance with Florida procurement statutes, background screening, E‑Verify, and a drug‑free workplace. • Scope: full roof removal, deck preparation, installation of ½‑in. densdeck, KEE‑cap hybrid membrane, new roof drains, equipment curbing (≥10 in. rise). • Procurement: competitive sealed‑bid, full and open competition; award to lowest responsive bidder. • Value: $2,277,350 base bid (sales‑tax funded). • Timeline: bids due July 12 2022; award effective late July 2022; substantial completion ~130 days after material receipt.