Still no progress on reroofing Royal city buildings

Dissatisfied with bids submitted for two roofing projects, the Royal City Council directed that contractors resubmit proposals on bid sheets provided by the city.

The council on Nov. 13 reviewed bids to replace metal roofs on the community building and city maintenance building. Both were damaged in a hail storm on May 20.

According to discussion, contractors were told what roofing materials should be used for both buildings and how the city shed roof should be insulated. Bids that were submitted for both projects, however, differed in terms of materials that contractors proposed to use.

"Even...