Appendix A - APS Condition Assessment Final Report Summary

This is a condition assessment document prepared for the Town of Granby, Connecticut in support of the F.H. Cossitt Library Branch Restoration project. The report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the existing conditions of the library building's exterior and structural systems below the clerestory level, serving as the technical basis for the Phase 1 - Part 3 exterior repairs solicitation (RFP Solicitation Number 36255). The assessment identifies deficiencies, deterioration, and repair requirements necessary to restore the building in accordance with historic preservation standards while maintaining architectural integrity and long-term durability. The RFP was posted on April 17, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. A concurrent Vendor Q&A period runs from April 17, 2026, at 8:15 AM EDT through May 28, 2026, at 11:45 AM EDT to allow bidders to seek clarification on project requirements detailed in this assessment report and the accompanying Phase 1 Exterior Repairs Drawings (Appendix B).

The procurement is open to all eligible contractors specializing in historic building preservation and rehabilitation without set-aside designations or restrictions based on organizational type or disadvantaged enterprise status. Pricing is vendor-specified with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and payment terms are to be negotiated with the selected contractor. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in available documentation. The estimated contract value has not been disclosed in the solicitation materials. The project will be overseen by the Director of Library Services and the Director of Public Works on behalf of the Town of Granby. Interested vendors may contact Amber Wyzik, Director of Library Services, at 15 North Granby Road, Granby, Connecticut 06035, for additional information.