John Marshall High School Roof Replacement

Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District No. 535, located in Olmsted County, Minnesota, is seeking sealed bids for the complete removal and replacement of approximately 81,000 square feet of existing low-slope membrane roof systems at John Marshall High School (1510 14th Street NW, Rochester, Minnesota). The project scope includes full demolition of existing adhered and ballasted EPDM roof membranes down to the structural deck, installation of a new fully-adhered EPDM membrane roofing system with polyisocyanurate insulation (minimum R-30 rating), protection board, metal flashing and trim, removal and reinstallation of existing roof-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment, and associated masonry work including tuckpointing and brick replacement of up to 10 percent of wall areas visible from the roof. The work encompasses four designated roof areas (4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D) with varying insulation configurations and is valued at approximately 81,000 square feet across three primary roof assembly types. Bids must be submitted by March 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time through the Rochester Public Schools online Bonfire E-Procurement Platform, with bid opening occurring virtually via Google Meet. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 20, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the school site, and bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. The Notice to Proceed is tentatively scheduled for March 18, 2026, with construction commencement by June 8, 2026, substantial completion targeted for August 14, 2026, and final completion by August 21, 2026. Successful bidders must meet Minnesota Statute 16C.285, subdivision 3, responsible contractor standards regarding labor practices and worker safety, and must comply with Minnesota prevailing wage requirements.

Bid security is required in the form of a surety bond, cashier's check, or certified check at ten percent of the maximum base bid amount (waived for bids under $25,000), and the successful bidder must furnish performance and labor/materials payment bonds in the full contract amount. All contractors and first-tier subcontractors must submit a signed Responsible Contractor Act Verification Form certifying compliance with Minnesota Statute 16C.285, subdivision 3; subcontractors not yet determined at bid submission must obtain and submit signed verifications within 14 days of retention. Award will be based on bid amount and contractor qualifications, with consideration given to the use of local labor and material suppliers; bidders must provide lists of major subcontractors and suppliers and include the cost of performance and payment bonds in their lump sum pricing. Bids cannot be withdrawn within 90 days of the closing time, and bidders are responsible for obtaining bidding documents through the Bonfire platform at their own expense, available beginning February 11, 2026. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities. Complete construction documents, including 100 percent final plans, specifications, and detailed architectural drawings prepared by CRW Architecture + Design Group, are available for review and must be verified against existing site conditions prior to bid submission.