$633,000 roof replacement at Lawrence Correctional

By WTHI Staff Report Published: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 4:02 pm

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SUMNER Governor Pat Quinn announced Thursday a capital investment of more than $633,000 for a roof replacement project at the Lawrence Correctional Center in Sumner, part of his Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program.

The project is part of Governor Quinns commitment to create jobs and drive Illinois economy forward.

Our investment will help maintain this key Department of Corrections facility, Governor Quinn said. The project will also employ a number of construction workers, which will drive the local economy forward.

The temporary and existing roofing systems will be replaced on the C Wing of Housing Unit #1 and on B Wing of Housing Unit #7.

This will include repairing or replacing skylights, air handlers and screens, gutters, and downspouts.

The project also provides for remediation work on past roof edge failures. D.E. Martin Roofing Co., Inc. of Lebanon was the lowest of three bidders for the work at $633,178.

The project will be overseen by the Illinois Capital Development Board.

Maintenance and upkeep at our correctional centers is vital to ensure the safety of the guards, staff and inmates who work and live at these facilities, State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said.

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