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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS John Carver House Masonry RFQ Bids for the John Carver House Masonry rehabilitation and repair will be received by Angela Gould, 1516 Kanawha Blvd East, Charleston, WV 25311 before or on 5pm on January 14th, 2022, via in-person submission or by email at [email protected]. The Work to be bid upon is described in the Scope of Work outlined in the Specifications document and is generally as follows: Repair and point the five chimneys using appropriate mortar and bricks. 100% repointing of each chimney and may include unstacking and restacking. Mortar will match the existing in color, composition, appearance, strength and joint profile. The current mortar is tinted red and this will be retained. A sample patch must be provided based on a historical analysis. The new recipe must be approved by the grant monitor prior to installation. Care will be taken to protect the existing slate tile roof and gutters to keep clean and protect debris from going into downspouts. Pointing brick mortar on the entire exterior of the home where mortar is missing or loose after pressure washing. Pointing stone on the entire exterior of the house where mortar is missing or loose after pressure washing. As with the brick, materials and supplies appropriate for the historic nature of the home are required with a consistent color and texture. The contractor must carry out the described work in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. All work is to be conducted in a professional manner with a warranty. All job-related debris will be disposed of by the contractor and contractor must be appropriately insured for the nature of the work and have a valid license. All necessary approvals by the State Historic Preservation Office, City of Charleston and historic preservation groups will be obtained by the contractor. The John Carver House is in the East End Historic District of Charleston, WV. A full copy of the solicitation can be obtained via email at [email protected]. Copies will also be available at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 5th, 2022 at 4pm at 1516 Kanwaha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311. Bidders wishing to be considered shall submit the following to Angela Gould, 1516 Kanawha Blvd East, Charleston, WV 25311 by January 14th, 2022. Electronic bids will be accepted and should be sent to [email protected]. The work is to include all labor, equipment, material, insurance, tools, permits, licenses and workers compensation necessary to complete the described work. All proposals submitted prior to the deadline will be reviewed and a contractor selected with the approval of the State Historic Preservation Office. Selection will be based on cost, experience with historic preservation projects, expertise in the subject matter and proven ability to complete the project. Prospective Bidders are advised that the contract awarded under this bid is to be funded in part by the State Historic Preservation Office and necessary approvals will be required. All applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations apply. LC-122259 12-30,31;2021 01-01;2022