Proposed Repair of Porch at Lobdell House

The Town of North Salem, New York is soliciting sealed bids for complete exterior porch repair at the Lobdell House, a historic town-owned building, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is a public works project subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements for Westchester County; all contractors must register with the New York State Department of Labor and comply with certified payroll reporting every thirty days.

The scope encompasses structural support replacement (removal and installation of three 14-inch diameter concrete sonotubes to 42 inches depth with new 6×6 pressure-treated posts), hip roof rafter repair, sagging header beam correction, fascia board installation, and lead-safe finishing work. All paint materials must be lead-free and sourced from Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams.

Bidders must provide a Bid Bond or certified cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid amount. General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1 million, Commercial Umbrella Liability of $2 million, and Workers Compensation with New York State statutory limits are mandatory; the Town must be named as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis with 100% payment due upon completion and Town approval. Contract documents are available from the Town Clerk's office for a $15.00 refundable deposit (refundable within 10 days of bid receipt) or at no cost from https://www.northsalemny.gov/bids, beginning September 24, 2026. On-site building review is available at any time. No incumbent has been awarded a similar contract within the past five years. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award to other than the lowest bidder if deemed in the Town's best interest.