Geneva Council OKs $199K for roof restoration

GENEVA – To save on the cost, the Geneva Public Works building’s metal roof will get a restorative coating instead of being replaced, according to a City Council vote Jan. 16.

In addition, all skylights will be replaced on the building located at 1800 South St. in Geneva.

Alderpersons approved a contract with Premier Roofing Design of Wheaton, doing business as Top Roofing, for $199,000. City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins said Top Roofing was the lowest qualified bid of the 10 that were submitted.

“The Public Works building’s roof system is from the original construction and expansion,” Dawson said. “We’ve had various leaks over the roof’s life. And so there were options for replacement and restoration were reviewed. And we have determined that restoration is a more cost-effective solution at this time. It is estimated to be 25% of the cost of replacement with a similar warranty and expected lifespan.”

While officials are looking at future facility improvements, Dawkins said the proposed work is necessary and needs to be done now.

“Because it’s a restoration and not a complete replacement, we believe it still makes sense to to do it now and not to wait,” Dawkins said.

Top Roofing’s bid shows the company will use two types of rubber coating to cover the building’s metal roof, as well as a 20-year warranty from both the manufacturer and installer.

The highest bid of the 10 submitted was $645,258 with a 10-year warranty from the manufacturer and two years from the installer, records show.