Ray County commissioners approved a $39,560 bid to replace the museum roof, selecting a contractor based on material quality and warranty over a lowerpriced option. The decision followed a review of multiple bids and discussion of recent storm-related leaks at the museum, which commissioners said highlighted the need to protect the building and its contents. Presiding Commissioner Shelia Tracy said three bids were reviewed before selecting Weather Guard Roofing for the project. She noted the bids were reviewed by commissioners prior to the meeting before a final decision was brought forward. “There was one that was a little bit less, but the warranty on this one was better than the warranty on that one,” explained Tracy. “We’ve also had a lot more interaction and reviews for the one from Weather Guard Roofing.” Commissioner Bobby Don Davis made the motion to approve the bid and said the decision was based on long-term value rather than the lowest cost. “They use better materials…