Withington Park Civil War Monument Restoration

The City of Jackson, Michigan is soliciting proposals from qualified stone conservationists for restoration and preservation of the Withington Park Civil War Monument, "In Defense of the Flag," a bronze and granite statue dedicated in 1904, with proposals due August 20, 2026.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in stone evaluation, consolidation, preservation of original materials, material analysis, cleaning, repairs, protective coverings, and documentation of existing conditions with a final treatment report. All work must comply with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works' Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation. Fellow or Professional Affiliate status with the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works is preferred for prequalification.

The City will enter into a not-to-exceed professional services agreement with the selected contractor. Compensation is based on the contractor's proposal, invoiced monthly with payment due within 60 days of invoice. Additional work beyond the proposal scope requires written City approval and is compensated on a time-and-materials basis for actual and reasonable labor and out-of-pocket expenses.

Professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per claim is required for projects with an estimated total cost of $100,000 or greater. Commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence, and valid Michigan worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance are mandatory. The City may terminate the agreement with seven days' prior written notice, with payment due for all satisfactory work performed through the termination date. All documents and materials produced are the property of the City of Jackson; the contractor retains the right to use such materials for portfolio purposes.

Addendum #1 Revision was posted July 17, 2026. Prospective bidders should review the addendum in conjunction with primary solicitation documents.