Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2137288
Historic Front Porch Restoration for Huntington Memorial Library
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
2137288
NAICS
238190, 238350, 238320, 238310
The Huntington Memorial Library in Oneonta, NY is seeking qualified contractors for the restoration of its historic front porch. - Government Buyer: - Huntington Memorial Library, City of Oneonta - Project Scope: - Removal of existing stairs and railings - Site improvements and drainage upgrades - Fabrication and installation of new front stairs, newel posts, hand and guard rails - Use of specific materials: tempered glass guard panels, brass handrails, stainless steel rail hardware, wood balustrades, bluestone apron, and wood tongue-and-groove porch decking - Historic preservation compliance required (structure is part of a historic district) - Abatement or encapsulation of lead-based paint per EPA and OSHA standards - Landscaping restoration and concrete work - Sheet metal roofing (custom copper), exterior finish carpentry, and painting - OEMs and Basis of Design Products: - King Metals (brass handrail components) - FHC (stainless steel rail hardware) - Simpson Strong-Tie (post anchors, part number MPB66Z) - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to historic treatment standards - Environmental protection and safety compliance - Substitutions for specified products subject to approval - Subcontracting permitted as outlined in project manual - Project funded by State Aid for Library Construction - Bid documents include project manual, bid set, and invitation to bid
Description
Huntington Memorial Library is seeking a contractor with experience working on historic buildings to restore the front porch. The project includes removal of an existing stair and associated railings, site improvements, and the fabrication and installation of new front stairs, newel posts, hand and guard rails as detailed in the contract documents. Subcontracting is allowed as outlined in the project manual. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, and bids are due by August 20, 2026, with bid opening on August 21, 2026.