Midland Cemetery Gravestone and Obelisk Restoration
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-0617
- State
- Massachusetts
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Jaclyn Bonner jbonner@westboroughma.gov (508) 366-3006
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About this opportunity
The Town of Westborough, through the Westborough Historical Commission, is requesting proposals for repair, conservation, and restoration of approximately fifty historic gravestones and one obelisk at Midland Cemetery in Westborough, Massachusetts, with proposals due September 25, 2026 by 9:00 a.m.
The scope requires stabilization, structural repair, resetting, gentle cleaning, and documentation of all work performed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, guided by a 2015 professional assessment prepared by Historic Gravestone Services. Priority 1 and Priority 2 stones receive particular emphasis. Deliverables include pre-treatment and post-treatment photographs organized by marker and a final conservation report. Work must be completed within six months of contract award.
Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in historic gravestone conservation, provide proof of financial stability, submit a minimum of five professional references including at least two municipalities, and evidence of insurance coverage with general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage. All work must be guaranteed for one year following completion, with the contractor responsible for correcting any deficiencies at no additional cost to the Town.
The total project budget is $100,000 as a fixed lump-sum price. Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNetDirect.com with separate sealed envelopes for price and non-price technical proposals. Evaluation criteria include relevant experience, qualifications of the project team, proposed schedule, project methodology, reference strength, work sample quality, and interview performance. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award to a bidder who did not submit the lowest price if determined to be in the Town's best interest. Contract award is anticipated within forty-five days following proposal opening.
Opportunity text
The Town of Westborough, through the Westborough Historical Commission, seeks proposals from qualified individuals, firms, or organizations experienced in historic gravestone conservation for the repair, conservation, and restoration of approximately fifty historic gravestones and one obelisk located in Midland Cemetery, between South Street and School Street in Westborough, Massachusetts. The purpose of this project is to stabilize, repair, conserve, and appropriately restore selected historic cemetery markers identified as priorities for treatment. The work must be performed in a manner that preserves the historic character, material integrity, and setting of the cemetery and its gravestones. The project is based in part on a 2015 professional assessment prepared by Historic Gravestone Services, with particular focus on stones identified as Priority 1 or Priority 2. The list of gravestones and the obelisk, including photographs, assessment information, and recommended treatments, is included in the appendices to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH HC_MidlandCemetery_RFP_26_0617.pdf |
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