Fire Station 1 roof renovation
Summary
The city is renovating eight fire stations, and two contractors submitted bids ranging from about $47,600 to $158,500 per station. The board couldn't award anything today, so the bids sit under advisement for a future meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renovations across eight stations will likely total several hundred thousand dollars, with bids from roughly $600K to $700K per contractor.
Firefighters and the neighborhoods served by the eight stations get updated, safer facilities.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Board of Public Works - Sep 3, 2026
The Evansville Fire Department was set to get approval for a $277,777 roof renovation at Station 1 with Midwest Roofing — basic upkeep of a critical emergency-services facility.
Board of Public Works - Aug 27, 2026
The fire department's headquarters station is getting a roof overhaul, with the board signing off on the contract rider with Midwest Roofing.
Board of Public Safety - Aug 12, 2026
The fire department got approval to shop for a new fire boat and tow vehicle, and to award the long-delayed Station 1 roof replacement to Midwest Roofing — contingent on the state DLGF signing off on the funding ordinance.
Board of Public Works - Jul 23, 2026
The $277,777 roof renovation award for Fire Station 1 was pulled from the agenda at the last minute and will return to the board at a future meeting.
Board Of Public Safety - Jul 8, 2026
Two bids came in for the fire station roof — Lehman Roofing at $395,000 and Midwest Roofing at $277,777. The board took them under advisement.
Board Of Public Safety - Jun 10, 2026
The Fire Department was set to ask the board for permission to seek bids to repair or replace Fire Station No. 1's roof. Roof work at an active fire station affects emergency response readiness and could mean construction disruption for the neighborhood around the station.
Board Of Public Safety - May 27, 2026
The city is renovating eight fire stations, and two contractors submitted bids ranging from about $47,600 to $158,500 per station. The board couldn't award anything today, so the bids sit under advisement for a future meeting.
Board of Public Works - Apr 30, 2026
The Fire Department asked to advertise for station renovations — an early step toward modernizing fire facilities.
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