Renovation of an educational facility in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade educational facility.

Remove existing single ply roofing, associated sheet metal flashings, copings, and related items to the existing deck, and install new fully adhered EPDM membrane roofing, new sheet metal flashings, copings, and all related work as indicated on the drawings and specified. Instructions for bidders include a requirement to carefully examine the site to obtain firsthand knowledge of job conditions, to include the cost of all items of work in their bids, and the submission of all questions regarding the meaning or intent of the bidding documents in writing. SITE LOCATION Shepherd University 209 N King Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Construction Time: One Hundred Eighty-Six (186) calendar days with an anticipated Start of Construction on March 13, 2026 and Substantial Completion on September 15, 2026. Work under this contract includes: 1. Furnish and install specified roofing and related components to the specified roofs by the roofing contractor for Shepherd University (SU) located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 2. Disconnection and re-connection of mechanical equipment by the subsequent mechanical subcontractor or removal of noted equipment as identified by Shepherd University personnel. All electrical work shall be performed by licensed electrical subcontractor. Scope of Work: Base Bid - Single Ply Membrane Roofing System. (Heat-welded seams) 1. Roof Replacement Areas: a. Refer to roof plan drawing for roof area locations. b. The building will be generally occupied by students and staff during the roof replacement. 2. Contractor shall supply all labor, transportation, material, apparatus, tools, and permits necessary for removal and replacement of the existing roof systems a. All roofing applications shall be in accordance with specifications and details. b. Contractor shall verify roof construction and square footage and location of roof mounted equipment. c. Provide manufacturer's product data and material safety data sheets for all materials used including masonry re-pointing, metal work and ladders. All data sheets shall show the same product name as it appears on the materials that are installed. d. No materials shall be provided to job site containing asbestos. 3. The roofing contractor is responsible for ensuring all roof drains, scuppers and downspouts included in the specified roof replacement work are free flowing. Flush drains to verify free flowing prior to the project start and at the project completion. The contractor shall notify Owner if any roof drains/ downspouts are found slow flowing or inoperative prior to the project start. If drains are clogged upon completion of work contractor shall resolve clog at no cost to the Owner. 4. Contractor shall verify all vent pipes being flashed are in working order. Extend 8" minimum above roof surface. Contractor shall notify SU if any vents are clogged. If vents are clogged at project completion the contractor shall resolve at no cost to the Owner. 5. Dismantle the existing lightning protection system including copper leads and air terminals. Replace component as required and re-install in accordance with current standards. 6. Complete removal and disposal of existing roofing system including but not limited to membrane, flashings, metal flashings, scuppers, downspouts, insulation, wood blocking and accessories down to the underlying roof decking whether concrete or metal. 7. Prepare the roof substrate prior to installing the new roof system. a. Replace or repair existing defective decking on an additional per square foot cost by allowance above the quantity noted to be included for base bid. b. Remove and dispose of obsolete rooftop curbs, pitch pockets and miscellaneous penetrations. Caution shall be exercised for attachment of new materials and removal of existing items from deck surface. Install new roof decking or metal plating over opening. 1) Install 1/8 inch steel plate over openings less than 2 by 2 ft and 1/4 inch steel plate over openings larger than 2 by 2 ft up to 4 by 4 ft larger openings per Section 05 50 00. 2) Lap plate over decking minimum 6-inches on all sides. 3) Mechanically attach plating to decking a minimum of 12-incheso.c. 4) Owner shall identify items to be removed (See paragraph 1.3.A.2). Install pressure treated wood blocking as required to match new insulation heights at wall junctions, roof edges, and penetrations and as indicated on detail drawings. d. Raise existing roof curbs and plumbing vent stacks to minimum 8-inches above the new roof surface. e. Replace all existing roof drain bowl assemblies. Replace with new cast iron roof drain bowl and strainers and related accessories; and provide liquid flashings. Insulate cast iron bowls. Per base bid, raise or lower roof drain bowl assemblies as required to accommodate the new roof system elevation. Work shall include plumbing connections and accessories, insulating back to existing piping. Do not cut structural deck. f. At existing A/C pipe penetration curbs, install new detail for piping through roof deck per manufacturer's recommendation and to replace pipe penetrations that have the plastic tops which shall not remain. Work includes reworking existing Freon and electrical conduit lines as required to accommodate new curb installation and raising unit height as necessary including recharging Freon lines. Verify refrigerant type is still available. A/C and electrical work shall be performed by licensed HVAC and electrical subcontractors. Install new roof insulation system. a. Concrete Deck 1) Test concrete deck for adhesion per ANI/SPRI IA-1. 2) Prep the existing tapered layer of lightweight concrete overlay by cleaning the deck, then coat deck surface with primer as recommended by the system manufacturer. 3) Install waterproof base sheet in application of low-rise foam adhesive at a minimum of 9" on center or as determined from actual field test results. b. Metal Deck 1) Prime metal deck with a water-based primer at 150 sq. ft. per gallon c. Install insulation layers to achieve R value of 30. Minimum of 2 layers. Adhere insulation in application of solvent free insulation adhesive at a rate of 2 gal per 100 sq ft. d. Install and adhere 4 by 4 ft. tapered insulation sumps at roof drain locations. e. Install tapered polyisocyanurate insulation saddles and crickets with minimum 1/2-inch per foot slope. 1) Install tapered insulation between roof drains, scuppers and along valley lines to provide positive water drainage. Adhere insulation in application solvent free insulation adhesive. 2) Tapered insulation saddle and cricket slope shall equal a minimum of twice the roof slope. 3) The contractor is responsible for the elimination of ponding water along valley lines. 4) Contractor shall verify existing deck does not have any low spots, if so fill with insulation prior to covering with roof membrane or cover board. f. Install top insulation layers. 1) Adhere insulation in application of solvent free insulation adhesive at 2 gal per 100 sq ft. 2) Install and adhere tapered edge strips where blocking height exceeds insulation height. g. Adhere insulation layers, tapered edge and cant strips in full application of solvent free insulation adhesive at rate of 2 gal per 100 square feet. Walk boards into adhesive immediately after installation to achieve solid contact. h. Adhere coverboard in full application of solvent free insulation adhesive at rate recommended by roof system manufacturer, walk boards into adhesive immediately to achieve solid contact. 9. Install 60 mil single ply reinforced PVC membrane set in single ply bonding adhesive. Roll sheet with roller to fully bond sheet to insulation. Heat weld seams. 10. Install base flashings. a. Install new flashings at roof drain and plumbing stack locations. b. Secure top edge of cap flashing membrane with metal termination bar. Seal termination bar with asphalt mastic and mesh as required to keep flashing system watertight. c. Extend to top of parapet. 11. Provide termination bar at top of wall and at mid-point when parapet height is over 48" above roof surface. 12. Install new curb details. 13. Remove all capped curbs that are not being used including old conduit penetrations and pipe supports. 14. Install all sheet metal details per specifications SMACNA requirements and standards. a. Install new minimum 24 gauge stainless steel metal flashings at all metal flashing locations unless specified otherwise. b. Install new stainless-steel expansion joint and area divider metal cover. c. Install new .040 Aluminum metal counterflashings. Cut-in new reglet joints. d. Install new stainless-steel pitch pocket assembly. e. Install new slip metal counter flashing detail at non-removable unit locations. f. Install miscellaneous metal flashings and related accessories. 15. Install the following new details where applicable: a. Wall Flashing on Wall Supported Deck b. Piping through Roof Deck c. Roof Drain d. Pitch Pocket with Grout and Hood e. Metal Sleeve and Storm Collar f. Plumbing Vent Flashing g. Wood Curb h. Metal Curb i. Roof Hatch j. Daily Waterstop / Tie- In k. Gauge & Thickness Guide (Minimum) 16. Install new walkway pads at roof access points, around all HVAC equipment and at top and bottom of ladder access points. 17. Re-point masonry at all walls above roof line and/or behind extended wall flashing in the amount of 1,000 sf of the wall area as determined by contractor and confirmed by SU personnel for areas to be removed, cut out and re-pointed. Additional quantities per unit cost if needed. Match existing mortar color and composition, style, and texture. Rework flashing as required. Mortar color samples must be visually approved by Architect at Pre-Construction Meeting. Patch all holes in existing brick above the roof line. 18. Clean roof and brick wall areas of all old supports, brackets, etc. and fill all holes; remove all asphalt or adhesive smears, new or existing. 19. Repair all dented exhaust fan and vent hoods. Remove hoods and pound out depressions with a mallet to return hood to its original shape. Re-install hood with all fasteners where removed are installed with new fasteners of similar type. 20. Paint all existing roof top equipment, vents, ladders, fans, steel supports, etc. that are rusted or finish surface has degraded. Do not paint over existing data plates. 21. Remove and replace (1) existing roof hatch (8'-0" x 2'-8"). Provide safety railing around hatch. 22. Contractor shall coordinate with Dillion Lightning Protection services to remove and re-install lightning protection system and re-certify the system as part of this contract. 23. At cornice and parapet caps around perimeter of the building, the existing coating shall be cleaned, primed, and recoated as required per the coating manufacturer's recommendations. 24. Provide four (4) new access ladders where located on drawings. 25. At RTU unit on connector to Snyder Hall a. Remove wood access platform and stairs, b. Remove portion of ductwork and reconfigure to allow roof replacement (supply duct). c. Construct new metal framed wall under existing RTU support member as detailed (partial). Provide sheathing. Extend PVC flashing up to underside of steel/unit. d. Flash with liquid flashing where duct penetrates new wall. e. Install new metal access platform and access stairs. f. Reconnect ductwork as required and ensure RTU operates. g. Rework condensate drains to spill to drains. h. Relocate drain and overflow drain and add another drain to provide one (1) on each side of RTU unit. Reconnect above ceiling below. i. Provide 2' x 2' access door in new wall. 26. Remove existing wood access platform around perimeter of RTU on bridge to Snyder Hall. Install new metal fabricated catwalk and railings. 27. Remove existing ductwork (supply and return) to allow access to replace roofing. Re-install ductwork when roof is replaced and re-insulate and wrap ductwork with waterproof membrane. 28. Remove existing steel frame on Roof Area 'E'. Remove structural posts down below roof deck. 29. Re-roof the existing raised duct enclosures including vertical surfaces. RFB# -P0006325