Tehama County Jail to get new roof

Construction supplies sit atop the Tehama County Jail roof as a near $1 million project is underway to stop the leaking and replace HVAC units. ( DN/Rich Greene )

Work began last week on the project, which consists of the demolition and replacement of old builtup roofing on the original jail and single ply roofing on the jail addition.

As the initial plans were being finalized, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors approved an additional expense of around $250,000 to replace 13 heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and six exhaust fans along with related plumbing and electrical work.

That work was added on when officials discovered without replacement of the HVAC units, ranging from 15 to 20 years, the units' curb mounting would not allow for adequate roofing protection.

The project includes a small asbestos cleanup.

Administrative Services Director Julie Sisneros said besides the main construction bid, contracts were awarded for a mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, abatement and on-site inspector.

Combined, Sisneros estimated the price tag to be around $925,000.

The main construction bid was warded to United Building Contractors in Chico for $742,000.

--------- Rich Greene can be reached at 527-2151, Ext. 109 or by email at rgreene@redbluffdailynews.c om.

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Tehama County Jail to get new roof