Those who drove through Granby Memorial High School’s campus this past summer saw mountains of construction products stored throughout the parking lot. During the summer, approximately 90,000 square feet of roofing was replaced. After 22 years, the old roof was springing leaks and in need of replacement.
Modern energy code required increased insulation compared to the old roof system, which will result in energy savings in future years. Roof insulation was in very short supply post-COVID but the supply chain recovered sufficiently by 2023 so the project could proceed.
Bids were submitted in the spring with a low bid coming from Imperial Restoration Company. The winning bid of $2,441,000 was lower than the next bidder by more than 12 percent. Further, the bid was some $789,000 below the estimate provided by the town’s design firm, Silver Petrucelli. The Town of Granby signed a contract with Imperial and work began shortly after graduation ceremonies in June. The town opted to hire a clerk of the works who witnessed and documented every aspect of the project.
The new roof was weathertight by the contract completion date in late August, prior to the start of school. Design architect, Paul Jorgensen, indicated “the project was successful” and recommended commencement of the contract closeout process at a recent school building committee meeting.
Warranty inspection, final detailing and closeout should be complete by mid-November according to Jorgensen. He added that the contract included a 30-year manufacturer’s warranty that “offers the town great value and peace of mind for years to come.”
Upon final completion, the BOE staff will apply for reimbursement from the State Department of Administrative Services, which may subsidize up to 44 percent of the cost of the project.