This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for historic restoration services for the Cove Warehouse in Wethersfield, CT. The project involves repairing and restoring the roof, walls, windows, doors, and masonry of the historic structure. A mandatory site walk-through will be held on April 22, 2026. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on May 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing by April 28, 2026. The selection criteria will be based on the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. The estimated total value for the restoration work, including contingency, is $166,000. Additional documents required include a cover sheet, executive summary, main proposal detailing firm qualifications, team member credentials, staffing expectations, project understanding, methodology, scope, relevant project experience, references, fee proposal, and certificate of insurance. The contract documents also include various attachments related to fair employment practices, noncollusive affidavits, insurance requirements, local preference ordinances, structural and envelope assessment reports, and a draft contract.
The Town must receive your proposal no later than 12:00 p. m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. The completion of work is scheduled for November 15, 2026.
The Town will pay the contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt of the contractor's invoice based upon the percentage of work completed within the thirty (30) day billing period, provided the work is completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the Town.
The contractor warrants to the Town that materials and equipment furnished will be new and of good quality, the work will be free from defects, and the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents and all manufacturers' requirements. The contractor shall correct defective work at no cost to the Town for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the final completion of the work.
The selection for award will be based on the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. Responsibility will be evaluated based on the candidate's previous experience, qualifications, quality of the proposal, references, quality of samples of previous work products, and the ability to competently complete the work within the allotted budget and period of time.
To qualify for a contract award, a proposer must have specific work experience in completing similar projects. Qualifying bidders must have similar related background and experience in historic architecture.
A mandatory walk-through will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Cove Warehouse. You must attend the walk-through to submit a proposal.
The notice does not explicitly mention the submission of samples. However, it states that responsibility will be evaluated based on quality of samples previous work products.
Questions about this RFP may be directed, in writing, to the finance department, by email at ***@***. *. * no later than April 28, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. Responses to questions will be provided on the town website no later than May 1, 2026, at 1:00 p. m.
The total estimated value for the restoration work, including contingency, is $166,****.