Eckley Miners' Village Catholic Church Ext Paint

The state and local contract opportunity is an exterior painting project for the Catholic Church at Eckley Miners' Village, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The project is being managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and involves comprehensive restoration work on the church's exterior wood elements. Contractors must have specific experience in historic restoration and will be required to submit qualifications and construct sample mock-ups for review prior to full project execution. The work encompasses surface preparation, wood repairs, and the application of new paint, with strict requirements for maintaining the historical integrity of the structure. Work is to be completed between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the bid submission deadline of March 13, 2015. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates for Luzerne County, which are detailed in the accompanying wage determination document. The project specifications mandate careful attention to historical preservation techniques and materials appropriate to the site's historical significance.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate a specific set-aside for disadvantaged business enterprises, though the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act form suggests potential preferences for in-state businesses. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania's Worker and Community Right to Know Act and are required to use only U.S.-made steel products. For contracts over $25,000, a performance bond is mandatory, and contractors must comply with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and Public Works Employment Verification Act. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Division of Architecture and Preservation. Contractors will need to be registered in the Commonwealth's vendor master file to be eligible for award. Though a specific contract value is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the restoration work and the historical significance of the site suggest a project of considerable complexity and potential cost.