The scope of work provides for removing and replacing approximately 68,000 square feet of coated EPDM on a lowsloped roof deck with a fully adhered single-ply system with insulation that meets today's energy codes and removing and replacing approximately 18,000 square feet of coated EPDM on a steep-sloped roof deck with fiberglass laminated shingles and replacing all gutters and necessary roof accessories. The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget and they can be held responsible for redesign of the project should bids received exceed project funding.
