Bids Open for 42 Aurora for window & porch flooring replacement, painting

The Village of Lancaster is seeking bids for exterior renovations at 42 Aurora Street, a local landmark building that houses a first-floor business and upper-floor apartments. The scope of work includes the replacement of 10 first-floor window units with fiberglass materials of the same size and configuration, the reinforcement of porch posts at the pillars, and the replacement of porch decking with wood. Additionally, the contractor must scrape, prime, and paint the entire home using Sherwin Williams products while maintaining the existing color scheme. All proposed work has already received approval from the local landmarks commission and the State Historic Preservation Office. This project is funded in whole or in part through the New York Forward initiative, sponsored by the NYS Office of Community Renewal, and the awarded contractor must comply with all associated state regulations and provisions. Bids are due by November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM and should be submitted to Clerk-Treasurer Michael Stegmeier. Proposals must include a detailed contractor cost estimate with a 10 percent contingency and a defined timeline specifying the number of days after award for the start date and the number of days after commencement for completion.