Title
Mint Museum Randolph Roof Repair Project Phase 1
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low bid submitted by Benton Roofing, Inc. for Mint Museum Randolph Roof Repair Project Phase 1, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,065,880 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Interstate Roofing Company, Inc. for the Mint Museum Randolph Roof Repair Project Phase 1.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Explanation
§ The existing roof of the Mint Museum Randolph, located at 2730 Randolph Road in Council District 6, needs repair to preserve the roofing system and protect the building envelope.
§ Phase 1 will include repairing and replacing sections of the roof, improving drainage, and addressing skylight issues to prevent future leaks.
§ On August 14, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Interstate Roofing Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2026.
Reject Low-Bid Explanation
The low bid from Benton Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $878,295 was found to be non-responsible/non-responsive for failure to meet the required ≤0.9 experience modification rating.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Interstate Roofing Company, Inc. will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Tourism Capital Projects Fund