In late 2023, Boak & Sons, an exterior contracting company based in Youngstown, Ohio, completed a roof replacement project at Kent State University Trumbull. Here are the details of the project:
- Project Name: Student Center Low Roof Replacement
- Location: Kent State University Kent Campus, in Portage County, Ohio
- Contract Type: General Contracting
- Estimated Total Base Bid Cost: $962,500.00
- Alternate Base Bid Cost Estimate: $195,000.00
- Pre-Bid Meeting: All bidders were strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting on Monday, April 24th, 2023 at the Kent State Office of the University Architect.
- Substantial Completion Deadline: The project was required to be completed within 98 consecutive days from the Notice to Proceed, no later than October 13th, 2023.
- Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond: Bidders were required to include a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for 100% of their bid amount or a certified check for 10% of their total bid.
- Compliance Requirements: The project adhered to Portage County Prevailing Wages, Equal Employment Opportunity, and the State of Ohio’s Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) Business Development Program.
- EDGE Participation Goal: The EDGE Participation Goal for the project was 9.0 percent.
- Award: In 2023, Boak & Sons achieved the prestigious Elevate Master Contractor status, recognizing their high-quality workmanship and commitment to the long-term performance of roofing systems12.
For more information, you can refer to the official notice to bidders and the Kent State University Office of the University Architect page. Boak & Sons’ dedication to excellence makes them a trusted name in the roofing industry!
