Award
Salisbury University Bidlocker #SU-2609-SS
RFP NO. SU-2609-SS / SU-CP-12-26 REPLACE ROOF – CHESAPEAKE HALL
Recipient
Ron Ruff Roofing
Awarded
April 07, 2026
Identifier
SU-2609-SS
The award contract is for Salisbury University, located in Salisbury, Maryland, specifically under its Facilities Planning & Capital Projects department. The project involves replacing approximately 14,000 square feet of zero slope built-up roofing (BUR) and parapet wall coping at Chesapeake Hall. The work includes installing a two-ply modified bituminous roofing system over tapered insulation, new metal coping throughout, and two new roof ladders. The roofing system manufacturers specified include The Garland Company and Soprema USA, with products such as FlexBase 80, VersiPly 80, Sopralene Stick, Sopralene 180 FR GR, Elastophene HS Sanded, and StressPly Legacy. The project also involves installation of fixed metal ladders by Precision Ladders, LLC or approved equal, rough carpentry with specified lumber and plywood, air barrier/vapor retarder materials from Garland Co., Johns Manville, or Soprema, sheet metal flashing and trim made of aluminum or galvalume steel with fluorocarbon finish, and joint protection sealants primarily from Tremco or equivalent. The contract requires strict adherence to safety regulations including OSHA standards, restoration of damaged areas, and prohibition of smoking on campus. The contractor is responsible for all construction means, methods, safety, and acceptance of shipments, which must not be sent to the university address. The period of performance includes a 75 consecutive calendar day on-site work window scheduled between June 1 and August 14, 2026, with specific restrictions on noise and work hours during certain campus events. The roofing system manufacturer must provide a 30-year non-prorated "edge to edge" warranty covering all components, and the installer must provide a 5-year workmanship warranty. The project includes manufacturer field services with daily inspections and photographic documentation. The contractor must submit various administrative documents including schedules, submittals, payment applications, and closeout documents. The place of performance is Chesapeake Hall on the Salisbury University campus, located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland.
Description
Salisbury University awarded a contract for replacing the roof at Chesapeake Hall. The project includes replacing approximately 14,000 SF of zero slope BUR and parapet wall coping with a two-ply modified bituminous roofing system over tapered insulation, new metal coping throughout, and two new roof ladders.