Riverside Elementary School Roof Replacement

Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District No. 535, is procuring a general construction contract for the complete removal and replacement of approximately 23,000 square feet of existing low-slope ballasted membrane roof systems at Riverside Elementary School in Rochester, Minnesota. The scope of work includes demolition of the existing roof system down to the metal deck, installation of a new fully-adhered EPDM membrane roofing system with polyisocyanurate insulation (R-24 value), cover board, aluminum metal trim and coping, roof drains, flashing, and related penetration details. All existing roof-mounted mechanical equipment, including exhaust fans, intake hoods, relief hoods, condensing units, and flues, must be temporarily removed and reinstalled upon completion. Qualified bidders must verify existing conditions on-site, comply with the 2018 International Building Code and 2020 Minnesota State Building Code standards, obtain all required permits, and ensure OSHA compliance throughout construction. The bid submission deadline is March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM (or 2:00 PM according to the bid form) via the Rochester Public Schools online Bonfire E-Procurement Platform, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 506 5th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The tentative Notice to Proceed is March 18, 2026, with a construction start date of June 8, 2026, substantial completion targeted for August 7, 2026, and final completion by August 14, 2026.

All bidders must submit a completed Responsible Contractor Act Verification Form per Minnesota Statutes 16C.285, subdivision 3, identifying all first-tier subcontractors and obtaining signed compliance verifications, with additional subcontractors verified within 14 days of retention. Minnesota prevailing wage statutes apply to this project, and the successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the full amount of the contract, with costs included in the lump sum bid pricing. Bid security is required in the form of a surety bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent of the maximum base bid submitted, and a Certificate of Compliance from the Minnesota State Department of Human Rights is required prior to contract award. Bids may not be withdrawn within ninety days after the scheduled closing time, and the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, and no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the available materials.