The Mesa County Commission approved a $144,544 contract on June 16 for a roof replacement at the Criminal Justice Services Department Powell Building. The existing roof has experienced significant leaks and reached the end of its useful life, making replacement necessary to protect the facility and help avoid more costly repairs in the future, the county said in a news release.

Installed in 2007, the roof serves the Criminal Justice Services Department facility at 650 South Ave. The project includes removing the existing roofing system and insulation and installing a new roof designed to improve durability, weather protection and energy performance.

According to the news release, Mesa County solicited bids for the project and selected Grand Junction-based CRW Inc. based on best value. Construction is expected to take four to six weeks.