Tennessee Department of General Services #32701-13906

Historic Window and Door Restoration at President James K. Polk Home and Museum

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors for the restoration of historic windows and doors at the President James K. Polk Home and Museum in Columbia, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Historical Commission, under the State of Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation and Department of General Services - Scope of Work: - Restoration and repair of historic windows and doors, including: - Sixteen one-over-one sash windows with shutters (to be replaced with nine-over-nine sash design) - Four six-over-six windows (to be replaced with nine-over-nine sash design) - Three four-over-four windows (repair and stabilization) - Eight single pane windows (replacement with modern equivalents) - Three entry/exit doors (evaluation, repair, hardware restoration) - One stained glass transom (repair and restoration) - All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, emphasizing repair over replacement and matching historic features in design, color, texture, and materials - Contractor Requirements: - Licensed and insured professionals with at least three years of historic window restoration experience - Must provide references for prior historic window restoration projects - Strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit to verify conditions and dimensions - Products/Services Requested: - Historic window and door restoration services (evaluation, disassembly, paint removal, repair, replacement, glazing, hardware restoration, finishing, and reinstallation) - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified restoration contractors - Estimated contract value exceeds $80,000 - One-time purchase contract; single award to the lowest responsive bidder

Description

This solicitation is for the restoration of historical windows and doors at the President James K. Polk Home and Museum in Columbia, Tennessee. The scope includes evaluation, careful disassembly, paint removal, repair, replacement, glazing, hardware restoration, finishing, and reinstallation of various types of windows and doors, including one over one sash windows, six over six windows, four over four windows, single pane windows, entry/exit doors, and a stained glass transom. Contractors must have a minimum of three years experience in window restoration and comply with safety and professional standards. Bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submitting proposals to inspect existing conditions and understand the full scope of work.

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