TRUSTEES FOR MILTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEEKING QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR BIDS, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Request for Bids for Milton Free Public Library 1. Scope of Services: The Board of Trustees for the Milton Free Public Library is requesting bids from contractors with experience and references to paint all exterior wood surfaces and certain trim features of Milton Free Public Library located at 13 Main Street. Painting to include front and back doors, and window and door casings. Trim repair as needed and painting. Foundation brickwork repointing. 2. Workmanship Requirements: The library is a 138-year-old building on the NH Register of Historic Places. Work done on the exterior wood surfaces should be in accordance with best practices as recommended by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources and the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. In essence, these sources state: 1. Removing paint from historic buildings—with the exception of cleaning, light scraping of loose layers, and light hand sanding to feather between layers of old paint or between old paint and exposed wood —should be avoided unless absolutely essential. 2. If conditions warranting old paint removal are identified the approach should be to remove paint to the next sound layer using the gentlest means possible, then to repaint. 3. Power tools, heat tools, highly abrasive chemicals are inconsistent with best practices for historic preservation and must be specifically approved prior to use on this project. 4. Paint and wood conditions vary at different points on the building requiring a careful inspection before work commences. Each compass face of painted exterior woodwork (conditions vary based on sun and weather exposure) should be examined early in the planning phase and surface conditions noted. 5. If repair of rotted wood is impossible, replacement pieces should be in accordance with best practices for Historic Preservation. Damaged or rotted wood should be replaced “in kind” with rot-resistant wood. 6. There is lead paint present. Lead paint removal cautions must be taken but extensive abatement is not required. Contractor/subcontractor should be certified for lead paint removal. 3. Project Requirements: The project is to be completed in accordance with the following requirements: 1. A Library Trustee or agent will be available with a day’s notice (or as mutually coordinated once work starts) in order to confirm wood replacement decisions and to inspect that products being applied conform to project and product requirements. 2. Replacement of removed wood pieces shall be with naturally rot-resistant wood which shall be shaped, or assembled, to match the historic dimensions of pieces being removed. 3. Use appropriate measures to collect all existing paint and caulking debris and appropriately dispose of such debris as hazardous waste (due to lead) at the end of each work day. 4. Use rust-resistant nails/screws when refastening existing loose wood or installing replacement wood items. 5. Contractor will coordinate with PSNH for any electrical connection wrapping if needed 4. Schedule Requirements: Contractor will provide an estimate of time for completion of project. The contractor will provide a two-week notice to the Library Director before beginning work. The entire project is to be completed before November 2016. Payment disbursements will be made following the Criteria, Guidelines, and Procedures of New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). • Three disbursements will be made – a 50% disbursement after due diligence is approved, a 30% disbursement when the project is 50% completed, and the remaining 20% disbursement at the successful completion of the project. 5. Warranty Requirements: The contractor will provide a minimum of a one-year warranty on the work covering parts, materials, and workmanship. This will be provided in writing to the Board of Library Trustees. All warranty repair work is to be provided at no charge to the Milton Free Public Library. 6. Bid Submission Requirements: All bids must be submitted by Friday, June 13, 2014. Bids should be broken out into three separate components 1) painting and clapboards 2) trim repair 3) foundation repointing. Three references should be included (from completed historic projects, if possible) and proof of insurance. 7. Contacts • John Katwick 603-652-9872 [email protected] • Les Elder – Library Trustee 603-755-1038 [email protected] • Laurie Palmeira – Library Trustee 603-380-6454 BeltaneWinter@gmail • Larry Brown – Library Trustee 603-652-4306 [email protected]
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:36:55 +0000
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