Fairhope Granicus #26-041-2025-PWI-007

Turnkey Relocation and Restoration of Historic Henry Stuart House for City of Fairhope

The City of Fairhope Public Works Department is seeking bids for the turnkey relocation of the historic Henry Stuart House, a circular masonry structure from the 1920s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. - Project involves moving the house intact approximately 0.6 miles from 22787 US Highway 98 to Flying Creek Nature Preserve, a city public park - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals for the move, including: - Site preparation at both origin and destination - Engagement of a qualified house mover subcontractor (prequalification required) - Coordination of utility disconnection and reconnection (primarily electrical) - Tree trimming and removal as needed for transport - Site security, temporary fencing, and public protection measures - Removal, protection, and reinstallation or replacement of a wooden ramped walkway, stoop, and steps - Foundation work, restoration, and site cleanup at the new location - The contract is a lump sum bid; no permit fees will be charged by the City - Mandatory pre-bid meeting required for all bidders - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a specialized building relocation and restoration service - Liquidated damages of $150 per day apply for delays beyond the contract period - The City will act as the permitting agency

Description

The City of Fairhope is soliciting bids for the relocation of the Henry Stuart House from its current location at 22787 US Highway 98 to the Flying Creek Nature Preserve, a city public park. The project involves all labor and materials necessary to move the historic structure safely to the new site. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and review detailed specifications and requirements provided in the bid documents. The City will coordinate utility disconnection and reconnection, and the contractor is responsible for tree trimming, site security, and other related tasks as outlined in the contract documents.

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