Folsom moves forward with library improvement. How much will it cost?
The Folsom Public Library will get a new roof this year, as Folsom City Council approved moving forward with the nearly $950,000 project.
Folsom Public Library’s low-slope roof is nearing the end of its usable life, according to capital projects manager Ryan Neves, and an inspection this December by the Garland Company states the roof needs to be replaced.
The roof is original to the library that opened in 2007, according to Neves’ presentation at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Roof improvements are just the latest at the library. The library got new carpet in 2023, new wallpaper in the rotunda in 2025, underwent water intrusion repair in 2025 and construction is currently underway for a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, according to Neves’ presentation.
The project is expected to start in August and conclude by the end of December, according to Tuesday’s presentation. The decision to start in August is in an effort to wait until summer programming slows down.
“The library will remain open during the work,” Neves said.
Folsom contracted with Michael Roberts Construction Inc. on the project, which submitted a bid for nearly $862,000, according to the presentation. With a 10% contingency, the City Council on Tuesday approved a budget of a little more than $948,000, coming in below initial projections.
“The estimated cost was $1.3 million provided by the inspection company in December,” Neves said at Tuesday’s meeting.
Nine companies submitted bids for the project. Totals ranged from the approved $862,000 bid to more than $1.3 million.
The new roof is expected to have a 20-year warranty, according to the presentation. There will also be maintenance assistance for two years, Neves said, after which staff would be trained on how to properly maintain the new materials.
With the proactive maintenance, Neves said, it’s possible the new roof’s usable life could extend beyond 20 years.
The 24,000 square-foot library, at 411 Stafford St., has more than 97,000 items in its collection, according to its website.
