Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Request for Proposals
Robert Fulton Building Roof Project
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has elected to receive proposals for a roof project
on the Robert Fulton building located at 8770 OH-108, Wauseon, OH 43567. Bids must be
received in the office of the Clerk of the Board by 9:15 a.m. on Thursday April 30, 2026. If
interested, specifications can be downloaded from the link below, obtained in person at the office
of the Clerk of the Board at 152 S. Fulton Street, Suite 270, Wauseon, Ohio 43567, or requested
via email jschuette@fultoncountyoh.com.
Project Estimate $160,000
*Link for Specifications & Proposals: Robert Fulton Building Roof Project
*Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Ohio Bureau of
Employment Services Wage and Hour Division
Proposals can be mailed, emailed or delivered to:
Board of Commissioners Clerk
Jessica Schuette
152 S. Fulton St.
Suite 270
Wauseon, OH 43567
Email: jschuette@fultoncountyoh.com
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Standing Seam Metal Roof Installation
Robert Fulton Agriculture Center
8770 State Route 108
Wauseon, Ohio
Issued by: Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Project Location: Robert Fulton Agriculture Center
Issue Date: April 9, 2026
1. Introduction
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals from qualified roofing
contractors for the installation of a new standing seam metal roof system at the Robert
Fulton Agriculture Center located at 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon, Ohio. The intent of
this project is to install a durable standing seam metal roofing system over the existing
shingle roof system, including necessary structural preparation, flashing, drainage
components, and related work necessary to provide a complete and watertight roofing
system.
2. Project Objective
The objective of this project is to extend the life of the existing roof system, improve
weather protection, install a long-lasting standing seam metal roofing system, and maintain
safe and continuous use of the building during installation.
3. Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to
complete the roofing project. The following list can be used for context with regards to
expectations for the new roofing system. A contractor can use like or similar materials to
achieve the same result.
• Install a standing seam metal roof system over the existing shingle roof unless removal
is required due to structural deterioration.
• Install 1x4 purlins from eave to ridge at approximately 16-inch centers.
• Install a 26-gauge hidden fastener standing seam steel roof system.
• Install new eave edge metal and drip edge along all eave edges.
• Install steel 'W' valleys in all roof valleys.
• Install rake edge termination metal along rake edges.
• Install flashing around all roof penetrations including vents, pipes, and other
protrusions.
• Install vented closures or equivalent ventilation at ridge locations.
• Install ice guard or ice break protection above entry doors or other designated areas as
identified by the Fulton County maintenance department.
• Inspect existing roof decking and replace any damaged or deteriorated sections as
necessary.
• Remove and properly dispose of debris and scrap materials daily and maintain a clean
job site.
4. Material Specifications
• Roof Type: Standing seam metal roofing system
• Panel Gauge: Minimum 26-gauge steel
• Fastener System: Hidden fastener system
• Panel Finish: Factory-coated steel
• Panel Color: Selected by the Fulton County maintenance department.
• Purlins: Treated lumber or approved equivalent
• Valleys: Steel W-valleys
• Ridge System: Vented ridge closure
• Flashing: Pre-finished steel flashing components
5. Warranty Requirements
Contractors must provide a labor warranty as well as a manufacturer’s warranty for the
metal roofing materials. The warranty shall cover defects in workmanship and installation.
The warranty length needs to be identified in the bid submission by the bidder.
6. Contractor Qualifications
• Company background and history
• Years of experience installing metal roofing systems
• References for similar projects
• Proof of liability insurance
• Proof of workers compensation coverage
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Ohio Bureau of
Employment Services Wage and Hour Division (Documents attached at end of these
specs)
7. Proposal Submission Requirements
• Lump sum project cost
• Detailed scope of work
• Proposed timeline
• Warranty information
• Project references
• Proof of insurance
Proposals shall remain valid for thirty (30) days from the submission deadline.
8. Project Timeline
Estimated project timeline:
RFP Issued:
April 9, 2026
Questions Due:
April 21, 2026
Proposal Deadline: April 30, 2026 9:15 A.M.
Award Proposal:
May 5, 2026
Project to start no later than May 29, 2026
9. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on project cost, contractor experience, proposed
materials and installation approach, warranty coverage, and references. The Fulton County
Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
10. Submission Information
Proposals shall be submitted to:
Fulton County Board of Commissioners
152 S. Fulton St., Ste. 270
Wauseon, Ohio 43567
Or electronically to:
jessicaschuette@fultoncountyoh.com
Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:15 A.M.
Prevailing Wage Contractor Responsibilities
This is a summary of prevailing wage contractors’ responsibilities. For more detailed
information please refer to Chapter 4115 of the Ohio Revised Code
General Information
Ohio's prevailing wage laws apply to all public improvements financed in whole or in part by
public funds when the total overall project cost is fairly estimated to be more than $250,000 for
new construction or $75,000 for reconstruction, enlargement, alteration, repair, remodeling,
renovation, or painting.
Ohio's prevailing wage laws apply to all public improvements financed in whole or in part by
public funds when the total overall project cost is fairly estimated to be more than $98,974 for
new construction that involves roads, streets, alleys, sewers, ditches and other works connected
to road or bridge construction or $29,653 for reconstruction, enlargement, alteration, repair,
remodeling, renovation, or painting of a public improvement that involves roads, streets, alleys,
sewers, ditches and other works connected to road or bridge construction.
a) Thresholds are to be adjusted biennially by the Administrator of Ohio Department of
Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor, Bureau of Wage and Hour
Administration
b) Biennial adjustments to threshold levels are made according to the Construction Cost
Index for Commercial Construction published by McGraw Hill’s Engineering News
Record.
Penalties for Violation
Violators are to be assessed the wages owed, plus a penalty of 100% of the wages owed.
Intentional Violations
If an intentional violation is determined to have occurred, the contractor is prohibited from
contracting directly or indirectly with any public authority for the construction of a public
improvement. Intentional violation means "a willful, knowing, or deliberate disregard for any
provision" of the prevailing wage law and includes but is not limited to the following actions:
• Intentional failure to submit payroll reports as required or knowingly submitting false or
erroneous reports.
• Intentional misclassification of employees for the purpose of reducing wages.
• Intentional misclassification of employees as independent contractors or as apprentices.
• Intentional failure to pay the prevailing wage.
• Intentional failure to comply with the allowable ratio of apprentices to skilled workers as
required by the regulations established by Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of
Industrial Compliance and Labor, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration.
• Intentionally employing an officer, of a contractor or subcontractor, that is known to be
prohibited from contracting, directly or indirectly, with a public authority.
Responsibilities
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