Temporary Roof Repairs - Weaving Building, Former Gilbert & Bennett Mill Site

The Town of Redding, Connecticut is requesting proposals for temporary roof repairs to the Weaving Building at the former Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill, with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors with no designated set-asides. Site visits are required.

The scope encompasses sealed repairs to approximately 12 leaks in a pitched roof section (17,000 square feet), replacement of missing roof hatch covers, repair of the transition between pitched and flat roof sections where sheathing has failed, restoration of the internal drain system on the flat roof section (8,500 square feet), and replacement of failed parapet flashing. The Weaving Building is a historic four-story brick structure constructed circa 1900 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Repairs are intended as temporary solutions using cost-effective and durable materials suitable for 5 to 10 years of service; bidders propose final specification and means and methods on a design-build basis.

Proposals must include a transmittal letter with 120-day price validity, a detailed explanation of project understanding and approach, personnel assignments and resumes, descriptions of similar projects with references, company overview and years in business, and a fee schedule or methodology in a separate file to allow qualifications review independent of cost. The awarded contractor must provide certificates of insurance including general liability of $1 million combined single limit / $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, professional liability of $500,000 per occurrence / $1 million aggregate, and workers' compensation as required by Connecticut General Statutes. Payment terms are net 30 days.

Evaluation criteria are specialized experience and technical competence, capacity to perform within reasonable timeframes, knowledge of state and local procedures, past performance, ability to communicate effectively in public forums, clarity of presentation, and proposed fees. Questions are due August 27, 2026; a summary of questions and answers will be posted five days before the submission deadline. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may invite selected firms for interviews.