Montcalm County OKs elevator upgrades, awards Weather Shield roofing contract and reallocates $13,000
June 09, 2026 | Montcalm County, Michigan
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On June 8, 2026, the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved several facilities contracts and a small reallocation of capital funds to complete scheduled roofing work.
The board accepted an elevator-services bid not to exceed $50,800 to complete state-required safety upgrades that County staff said are needed to maintain elevator certifications. Doug Gson, who presented the bids, said the work focuses on door latching and other safety items; he told commissioners a full elevator replacement could cost around $170,000 depending on underground cylinder and casing conditions.
Separately, the board moved to contract with Weather Shield Roofing for work at the sheriff’s office and the east side of the jail, not to exceed $158,789, including a 25-year warranty. Brenda (county staff) confirmed the county had budgeted $205,000 for roofing work this year and that the bid fits within capital budgeting. Commissioners discussed warranty options and the decision to keep the same contractor that recently completed related work.
Because the county also has an administration building roof the board wished to replace this year, commissioners approved a motion to use the original roofing allocation plus $13,000 from the capital improvements fund (fund balance) to complete the administration building roof. The controller indicated the fund balance can cover the $13,000 overage.
Why it matters: The elevator work responds to updated state safety requirements; the roofing actions consolidate multiple projects and commit short-term fund balance to complete the administration building work this year rather than deferring to a future budget cycle.
Details recorded in the meeting: The elevator bid acceptance was moved and approved by voice vote. Discussion on the elevator noted that the immediate scope was for safety/latching systems and that a larger replacement would be bid next year. The roofing contract and the $13,000 transfer from fund balance were both approved by voice vote.
What’s next: Staff indicated the larger elevator replacement work will be put out for bids in September to meet a January 1, 2028 state deadline for more extensive upgrades. The roofing contracts will proceed under the authorized contract amounts and warranty terms.
The board accepted an elevator-services bid not to exceed $50,800 to complete state-required safety upgrades that County staff said are needed to maintain elevator certifications. Doug Gson, who presented the bids, said the work focuses on door latching and other safety items; he told commissioners a full elevator replacement could cost around $170,000 depending on underground cylinder and casing conditions.
Separately, the board moved to contract with Weather Shield Roofing for work at the sheriff’s office and the east side of the jail, not to exceed $158,789, including a 25-year warranty. Brenda (county staff) confirmed the county had budgeted $205,000 for roofing work this year and that the bid fits within capital budgeting. Commissioners discussed warranty options and the decision to keep the same contractor that recently completed related work.
Because the county also has an administration building roof the board wished to replace this year, commissioners approved a motion to use the original roofing allocation plus $13,000 from the capital improvements fund (fund balance) to complete the administration building roof. The controller indicated the fund balance can cover the $13,000 overage.
Why it matters: The elevator work responds to updated state safety requirements; the roofing actions consolidate multiple projects and commit short-term fund balance to complete the administration building work this year rather than deferring to a future budget cycle.
Details recorded in the meeting: The elevator bid acceptance was moved and approved by voice vote. Discussion on the elevator noted that the immediate scope was for safety/latching systems and that a larger replacement would be bid next year. The roofing contract and the $13,000 transfer from fund balance were both approved by voice vote.
What’s next: Staff indicated the larger elevator replacement work will be put out for bids in September to meet a January 1, 2028 state deadline for more extensive upgrades. The roofing contracts will proceed under the authorized contract amounts and warranty terms.
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