TOW 2026-13_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut, for historic restoration services on the Cove Warehouse, a circa 1680 structure located on Hanmer Road within Cove Park. The scope of work encompasses roof restoration with cedar shake installation, wall board cladding replacement, window restoration and reglazing, stone masonry repointing, door and hatch restoration or replication, and miscellaneous framing repairs. Qualified bidders must demonstrate specific experience with similar historic restoration projects and familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation. The procurement schedule includes a mandatory site walk-through on April 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with written questions due by April 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. and responses provided by May 1, 2026. Proposals are due on May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to the Town of Wethersfield Finance Department, requiring three paper copies and one digital PDF copy. The Town anticipates proposer selection by the end of May 2026, with work completion scheduled for November 15, 2026.

Evaluation criteria include previous experience, qualifications, proposal quality, references, and demonstrated ability to complete work within budget and timeline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder with no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation coverage, General Liability of $1,000,000, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and a $4,000,000 umbrella policy. A 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bond and 100% Performance Bond are required. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Connecticut law, the project is funded through general fund dollars, and the contract includes a 24-month warranty period for corrective work. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The estimated total contract value is not provided in the solicitation; interested firms should contact Julie Gerace at 860-721-2861 or purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov for additional information and detailed scope of work documentation.