Local 24 Investigates: Millington Roofing Contract

MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - New information this midday about what could have been a potential roofing rip-off in Millington.

You might remember Millington schools put the project on hold after a Local 24 investigation.

The ins and outs of commercial roofing projects may be complicated, but the bottom line is that there is a lot of money at stake. About a million bucks, which is why there is concern over how your tax money is being spent.

Who would have thought a roofing project would have created such a stir.

But Millington residents understand why local contractors would be upset.

The way roof specs were written meant those contractors would not be able to even bid on the job.

"Thats what this country is based on. Free enterprise. Local bidding rights," Millington resident Ray Bouder said.

"What they have sent me is not adding up and its not looking good," county commissioner Terry Roland said.

Roland is talking about the documents he received from Millington schools regarding the roof project.

The e-mails show the school system was working with the architect they eventually hired and the roofing manufacturer whose propriety product was later specified in the bid. Which locked out competition long before Millington Schools signed the design contract with the architecture firm in August.

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Local 24 Investigates: Millington Roofing Contract