38597_Oct_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Town of Thomaston, Connecticut, for design-build restoration services. The Town seeks sealed proposals from qualified historic restoration firms for the design and execution of decorative finish restoration of the auditorium walls at the Thomaston Opera House, located at 158 Main Street, Thomaston. The scope of work encompasses hand-applied plaster repair, painting, stenciling, glazing, and mural work on auditorium walls spanning from cove molding to floor at both orchestra and balcony levels. The project builds on completed Phase 1 ceiling restoration and must coordinate with an existing historic palette of over eighty colors. The solicitation opened August 21, 2026, with a proposal deadline of September 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Vendor questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is available by appointment. Award is anticipated October 7, 2026, with on-site work commencing in January 2027. The selected firm will be responsible for developing the final decorative scheme and executing all restoration work.

Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis for each defined scope section, with hourly rates provided for additional work. The project is funded by a $2 million state bond authorization through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Community Investment Fund 2030. Connecticut state set-aside goals apply, requiring 25% small business enterprise (SBE) participation and 6.25% minority business enterprise (MBE) participation. Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under Statutes Section 31-53 and affirmative action and equal opportunity employment obligations are mandatory. 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. Contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, commercial general liability insurance with $2 million general aggregate limits, workers compensation insurance, and $1 million commercial umbrella liability. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and comparable project experience (25%), technical approach and work plan (25%), cost (25%), proposed schedule and timeline compliance (15%), and key personnel and staffing (10%). Contact for inquiries is Deborah Bournival at (860) 283-4421 or dbournival@thomastonct.gov.