25-23-PLAN Old Town Hall Renovations

Background
The City of Salem, Massachusetts, is seeking bids for the Old Town Hall Preservation project located at 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA. This project involves the exterior restoration and creation of accessible entrances for a building listed in the State and National Register of Historic Places. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund through the Massachusetts Historical Commission. The estimated cost of construction is approximately $1.7 million.

Work Details
The contract requires various filed sub-bids in categories including:
- Masonry Restoration
- Miscellaneous Metals
- Waterproofing
- Roofing & Flashing
- Painting
- Electrical Work.

Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
- Masonry restoration and stone masonry veneer installation.
- Installation of fluid-applied waterproofing and board insulation.
- Replacement of roofing materials with slate shingles and installation of flashing and sheet metal.
- Electrical upgrades as per specifications outlined in the bid documents prepared by Mills Whitaker Architects LLC.

Period of Performance
The performance period for the contract is anticipated to commence on or around December 1, 2024, and must be completed by June 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Old Town Hall, located at 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA.