26-36-PLAN Dickson Memorial Chapel Exterior Restoration

The contract pertains to the exterior restoration of the Dickson Memorial Chapel, located at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts. It requires bidders to hold DCAMM certification and follows a structured submission timeline, with filed sub-bids due by January 21, 2026, at 11 am and general bids due by February 4, 2026, at 11 am. The solicitation is managed by the COSPD - Purchasing agency under Massachusetts SLED, with Anthony Delaney designated as the primary point of contact. The contract focuses specifically on masonry restoration work on the chapel’s exterior, including roof plans, elevations, and various detailed elements as outlined in the bid drawings. The project emphasizes strict contractor responsibilities such as maintaining site security, ensuring weather-tight conditions throughout the work, protecting adjacent properties, coordinating site access, securing all necessary permits, controlling dust, and managing construction debris effectively. The bid drawings dated January 7, 2026, provide comprehensive guidance for the restoration phase, clarifying that they are for bidding purposes only and not intended for permitting or construction use. Work is expected to be conducted within designated hours, and contractors must implement dust control measures to minimize environmental impact. Overall, this solicitation seeks qualified, certified contractors capable of executing sensitive exterior masonry restoration while adhering to regulatory and site-specific requirements to preserve the historic integrity of the Dickson Memorial Chapel.