Easton Town Hall Exterior Restoration

The Town of Easton, Massachusetts, is seeking bids from general contractors for the exterior restoration of the Easton Town Hall located at 136 Elm Street in North Easton. The scope of work includes the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing caulking and putty, restoration and replacement of exterior wood trim and framing, wood window restoration, selective replacement of sheet metal flashings, flat-seamed copper roofs and flashings, and copper gutters, as well as stripping, priming, and painting of existing exterior wood trim. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in the category "Historic Building", and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in their respective trades. Bids are due on January 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM, and a pre-bid conference will be held on December 22 at the project site. The contract documents may be viewed at the offices of the Spencer Preservation Group. The project is estimated to cost $1,000,000 and is partially funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund through the Massachusetts Historical Commission. All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, and a performance bond and a labor and materials bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total bid amount, will be required.

The procurement is open to all eligible general contractors and filed sub-bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Town of Easton reserves the right to waive any informalities, accept or reject any or all bids, or take any other action deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. The budget range for the project is estimated at $1,000,000, which is partially funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund.