The Triton College is a 23-building facility established in 1949. The Lrs-Library Building R (JC41R) is a 111,168 square foot, 3-story building established in 1973. Scope: The scope of work provides for replacement of approximately 69,000 square feet of roofing systems, including all attendant accessories. If applicable, the design will need to comply with the Illinois Stretch Energy Code. 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.