Colchester Youth Center Porch Restoration

The Town of Colchester is seeking qualified contractors to undertake restoration work at the historic Colchester Youth Center, located at 40 Norwich Avenue. The project involves rehabilitating the front porch, installing a mansard roof portico, and adding an exterior frame and door, all while adhering to the preservation standards set by the Colchester Historic District Commission due to the building's status on the National Register of Historic Places. The building, originally constructed in 1872 as the Ransom School Building, requires sensitive modifications that respect its historic character. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., offering an opportunity for interested parties to gather details, though attendance is not mandatory for proposal submission. The deadline for responses is September 19, 2024. This solicitation, identified as RFP-RFQ 2024 09, is managed by the Town of Colchester under the NAICS code 333924, with project costs estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The project aims to restore and enhance the building’s exterior while maintaining its historic integrity. Interested contractors can contact Heide Perham via email or phone for further information and can access the full solicitation details through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services portal.