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This solicitation document is a Request for Proposal issued by the Town of Thomaston, Connecticut for design-build restoration services. The Town of Thomaston seeks sealed proposals from qualified historic restoration firms for the design and execution of decorative finish restoration of auditorium walls at the Thomaston Opera House located at 158 Main Street. This design-build engagement requires the selected firm to develop the final decorative scheme based on completed finishes investigations and execute the scheme through hand-applied plaster repair, painting, stenciling, glazing, and mural work. The solicitation is open to all vendors with demonstrated experience in historic restoration work. The proposal period runs from August 21, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT through September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted through September 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Questions should be directed to Richard Sileo, First Selectman, at rsileo@thomastonct.gov. Award is anticipated October 7, 2026, with on-site work beginning in January 2027. The scope encompasses restoration of auditorium walls from cove molding to floor at both orchestra and balcony levels, building on completed Phase 1 ceiling restoration and coordinating with an existing historic palette.

The project is funded through a $2 million state bond authorization from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Community Investment Fund 2030. Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis for each defined scope section with hourly rates for additional work. The Town of Thomaston has established set-aside goals of 25 percent for small business enterprises and 6.25 percent for minority business enterprises. Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under Statutes Section 31-53 and affirmative action and equal opportunity employment obligations are mandatory. Selected firms must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, commercial general liability insurance with $2 million general aggregate limits, workers compensation insurance, and $1 million commercial umbrella liability. Proposal evaluation criteria include qualifications and comparable project experience (25 percent), technical approach and work plan (25 percent), cost (25 percent), proposed schedule and timeline compliance (15 percent), and key personnel and staffing (10 percent). Only firms demonstrating substantial experience in historic decorative finish restoration, including at least three comparable projects in landmark theaters or civic buildings, are considered responsive.