Colchester Youth Center Porch Restoration

The Town of Colchester, Connecticut is soliciting proposals for the Colchester Youth Center Porch Restoration project located at 40 Norwich Avenue. The procurement involves comprehensive rehabilitation of the front porch, installation of a mansard roof portico, and installation of an exterior frame and door for a historic building constructed in 1872, which is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. Qualified contractors must adhere to strict Colchester Historic District Commission regulations when performing modifications. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be open from August 23, 2024, to September 19, 2024, with proposals due by 2:00 PM EDT on September 19. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, though attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended. Vendors will have a Q&A period from August 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM EDT through September 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT to seek clarification on project requirements. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While the total estimated project value is not disclosed, the complexity of working on a historic building suggests potential for a significant investment. The project requires precise historical preservation techniques and compliance with local historic district regulations. Interested contractors must carefully review the attached documents, including the Historic District Handbook and Existing Conditions and Illustration of Scope, to fully understand the project's requirements. The contact for this RFP is Heide Perham from the Town of Colchester, who can be reached at 860-537-7220 or heideperham@colchesterct.gov for any questions or clarifications about the solicitation.