TOW 2026-13_May_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut, soliciting qualified historic restoration firms for comprehensive improvements to the Cove Warehouse, a circa 1680 structure located on Hanmer Road within Cove Park. The scope of work includes 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. The solicitation period runs from April 6, 2026, through May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with a mandatory site walk-through scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Written questions must be submitted by April 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with vendor Q&A closing at 4:00 p.m. on that date. The Town anticipates proposer selection by the end of May 2026, with work completion scheduled for November 15, 2026. Proposals must include three paper copies and one digital PDF copy submitted to the Town of Wethersfield Finance Department.

Bidders must demonstrate specific experience in similar historic restoration projects, with preference given to firms familiar with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation, which will be enforced by the designer, Quisenberry Arcari & Malik Architects. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder based on evaluation criteria including previous experience, qualifications, proposal quality, references, and demonstrated ability to complete work within budget and timeline. All vendors are eligible to respond with no specific set-aside designations. 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. The project is funded through general fund dollars, with prevailing wage requirements applicable under Connecticut law, a 24-month warranty period for corrective work, and compliance with prevailing wage, OSHA, immigration law, and Connecticut non-discrimination statutes. No estimated total contract value is provided; interested firms should contact Julie Gerace at 860-721-2861 or purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov for detailed scope of work documentation.