Wayside Cottage Exterior Painting

The Village of Scarsdale is requesting sealed bids for exterior painting and restoration of the historic Wayside Cottage, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site. The contract is subject to New York State Labor Law prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes exterior surface preparation, hand scraping and sanding of deteriorated paint, washing and cleaning, spot priming of exposed wood, limited repair and replacement of deteriorated wood components, caulking of joints and gaps, and painting of exterior siding, trim, fascia, soffits, doors, window shutters, and previously painted surfaces. Work must protect existing landscaping, sidewalks, historic features, and adjacent improvements, with proper site cleanup and waste disposal. Painting is restricted by temperature, humidity, and weather conditions as specified by paint manufacturers.

The contract completion deadline is sixty calendar days from written authorization to proceed, with work commencing within seven days of notice of award or by September 28, 2026, whichever comes first. Liquidated damages ranging from $575 to $1,025 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the completion deadline, with the specific daily rate depending on contract amount.

Each bidder must submit a bid security (certified check, bid bond, or cash) of not less than 5% of the total bid. The successful bidder must furnish Construction Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price and provide General Liability insurance with limits of $2 million per person / $2 million per occurrence / $5 million aggregate, plus Worker's Compensation and Automobile Liability coverage, naming the Village as an additional insured.

Bid submissions must include the Form of Bid, Bid Security, Qualifications Questionnaire, Business Reference Sheet, Prequalification Form Affirmation, Non-Collusion Certification, Statement of Iran Divestment, Statement of Sexual Harassment, Conflict of Interest Statement, and Contractor Registry Certification per NYS Labor Law 220-i. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder. Contract documents are available from the Department of Public Works, second floor, Village Hall, or from Tyler Seifert, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works, at (914) 722-1155 or tseifert@scarsdale.gov.