Abbot Hall Museum Engineering Services

The Town of Marblehead is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide structural engineering design services for the Abbot Hall Museum Expansion Project, under solicitation number 26-67. This procurement is open to firms with demonstrated expertise in structural engineering for historic and cultural buildings, with responses due by July 30, 2026. The project aims to enhance the museum's capacity and functionality while preserving its architectural integrity, requiring consultants to navigate the unique challenges of integrating modern design with a historic structure. All proposals must be submitted through the town’s procurement portal, and firms should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience, qualifications, and approach to project management. The solicitation is managed by the Town of Marblehead’s Procurement Office, located in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with Allison Jenkins, Chief Procurement Officer, serving as the primary point of contact. Interested parties may direct inquiries to jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov or call 617-357-8579. The work will be performed on-site at Abbot Hall in Marblehead, and while no set-aside provisions are specified, the town expects proposals from firms capable of meeting high standards of technical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and regulatory compliance. Submission deadlines are strictly enforced, and selected firms will be engaged under a contract to deliver full structural engineering services through design and into construction phases.