Cove warehouse historic restoration services

The Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut, a municipality in Hartford County, is issuing Request for Proposals #2026-13 to solicit 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 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. Qualifying bidders must demonstrate specific work experience in similar historic restoration projects, with preference given to firms experienced with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation. The designer, Quisenberry Arcari & Malik Architects, will review all work to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Key evaluation criteria include previous experience, qualifications, proposal quality, references, and demonstrated ability to complete work within budget and timeline. The procurement schedule includes a mandatory site walk-through on 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 responses provided by May 1, 2026; and proposals are due on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to the Town of Wethersfield Finance Department, with three paper copies and one digital PDF copy required. The Town anticipates proposer selection by the end of May 2026, with work completion scheduled for November 15, 2026.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions identified for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Connecticut law, and the project is funded through general fund dollars. 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 contract includes provisions for non-resident contractor 5% tax guarantees if applicable, 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 in the solicitation documentation; interested firms should contact Julie Gerace at the Town of Wethersfield's purchasing department at 860-721-2861 or purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov for additional information and detailed scope of work documentation.