Bloomfield, Missouri - Our beloved old courthouse in downtown Bloomfield is preparing for a facelift. The Stoddard County Commission held a Pre-Bid meeting for the Stoddard County Courthouse cupola project. Representatives from R.L.Persons Construction and Pyramid Roofing were present for the meeting. The bid opening officially began on January 29th at 10:00 a.m. .
Dale Rogers, an architect, with Robert Stearnes and Associates led the meeting explaining what needed to be done and outlined specifications and requirements for the work.
"Three contractors have requested paperwork on this project," Rogers stated. "They are R.L. Persons Construction of Poplar Bluff, Sides Construction of Cape Girardeau, and Keifner Brothers of Cape Girardeau."
Stoddard County received a $70,000 grant from the Missouri Department of National Resources, State Historic Preservation Office. They required the county to contribute $30,000 in county funds for the restoration as well.
Listed as primary work to be completed are:
* Structural repairs for the cupola framing and floors of the cupola and attic
* New Louver header and spire support
* Removal of wood louvers and replacement with new wood louvers
* New sheet metal flashings and sealants
Rogers also explained that the bid would include three alternates, if and only if there was enough money available for these projects. They are application of fluid applied roofing, the use of metal and PVC louvers, and painting flashing and counter flashing.
Rogers also distributed to the contractors present a list of requirements that must be met. He noted that the control arms on the clock in the cupola will be removed prior to any work being performed.
The completion date for the Stoddard County Courthouse is May 31, 2016.
Present at the County Commission Pre-Bid Meeting were Carol Jarrell and Danny Talking. Also present were Dale Rogers, Jeff Alford of R.L. Persons, and Lloyd Stoner and Ed Pike of Pyramid Roofing.
The Health Fair is open to the public from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13th at the Bloomfield High School Gym.
The following vendors have already signed-up to participate and there is still room for a few more! Key Drugs, Hair Lingo, Sam's Club, Air Evac, SEMO Electric, Quality Choice Hearing, Cambridge Adult Care, Missouri Vein Care, Bootheel Counceling, SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County, Walmart Pharmacy, Security Benefit, Respiratory Therapy School, Massage Therapist from Fitness Connection, JoAnne Westbrook - Meal Planning, Stoddard County Health Center, Stoddard County EMS, Regional Healthcare Foundation, and the University of Missouri Extension Office will be there to assist you with questions or concerns you may have about their services and your health and wellness.
The following services will be provided: Pulmonary Assessment, Massage Therapist, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Venous Screening, Carbon Monoxide Screening, Medication Screening (bring a list of your meds), Personal Trainer, Hearing Screenings, BMI, and Vision Screening.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Health Fair please contact Toni Hill at (573) 568-4564.
