Opportunity
Norristown Borough Civicplus #224020
Historical Façade Improvements and Masonry Restoration at 129 E Main Street, Norristown, PA
Posted
April 07, 2026
Identifier
224020
NAICS
238140
This opportunity involves historical façade improvements for a municipal building in Norristown, PA: - Government Buyer: - Municipality of Norristown, Department of Planning & Municipal Development - Architect: Landmarks LGA (also referenced as Landmarks SGA, LLC) - OEMs and Vendors (Materials Specified): - The Riverton Corporation - Glen-Gery/Oldcastle Corporation - Lehigh Portland Cement Co. - Davis Colors - Solomon Grind-Chem Services - Keim Mineral Coatings of America, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Exterior masonry repair and maintenance, including: - Raking, repointing, and cleaning all brick masonry elevations - Repair or replacement of deteriorated or cracked brick units - Patching, joint sealant, and crack repair - Dismantling and rebuilding damaged brick areas - Application of sealants and final cleaning - Materials specified include: - Face brick matching existing (ASTM C 216, Type SW, Grade A) - Custom color Portland cement-lime mortar (The Riverton Corporation, Glen-Gery/Oldcastle, Lehigh Portland Cement Co.) - Mortar pigments (Davis Colors True Tone, Solomon Grind-Chem SGS Mortar Colors) - Brick consolidation treatment (Keim Fixativ) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Restoration must maintain historical character and structural integrity - Contractors must be licensed and experienced in masonry restoration - Compliance with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations - Mandatory pre-bid conference - Detailed testing, mockups, and quality assurance required - One-year warranty after completion; liquidated damages for delays - Alternates for limiting work to primary elevations - All questions directed to project architect via email - Place of Performance: - 129 E Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401 - Contracting office: Municipality of Norristown, 235 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Description
This solicitation is for historical façade improvements at 129 E. Main Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The work involves exterior masonry repair and maintenance including raking, repointing, cleaning of all brick masonry elevations, and repair or replacement of deteriorated or cracked brick units. Bidders must be licensed and experienced in masonry restoration, able to obtain required insurance, and comply with all applicable regulations. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site, and bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by the specified deadline.