38597_Sep_29_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 at the Thomaston Opera House. The project encompasses decorative finish restoration of auditorium walls at the historic 1884 National Register-listed building located at 158 Main Street, Thomaston. The scope of work includes hand-applied plaster repair, painting, stenciling, glazing, and mural design and execution on auditorium walls at both orchestra and balcony levels, building upon completed Phase 1 ceiling restoration and a historic palette of over eighty colors. The solicitation opened August 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is available by appointment. The vendor Q&A period runs through September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with questions directed to Richard Sileo, First Selectman, at rsileo@thomastonct.gov. Award is anticipated October 7, 2026, with on-site work commencing January 2027. Only firms demonstrating substantial experience in historic decorative finish restoration, specifically at least three comparable projects in landmark theaters or civic buildings, will be considered responsive.

Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis for each defined scope section with hourly rates for additional work. Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under Statutes Section 31-53 and state set-aside goals of 25% small business enterprises (SBE) and 6.25% minority business enterprises (MBE) apply. 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 coverage. 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. Proposals are evaluated on 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%). Connecticut affirmative action and equal opportunity employment obligations are mandatory. Contact for administrative questions is Deborah Bournival at (860) 283-4421 or dbournival@thomastonct.gov.