Design-Build Restoration of Auditorium Walls @ Thomaston Opera House, Phase 2a

The Town of Thomaston is seeking proposals for a design-build engagement to perform the decorative finish restoration of the auditorium walls at the Thomaston Opera House, specifically Phase 2a. The selected firm will be responsible for developing a final decorative scheme based on prior investigations and executing that scheme through hand-applied plaster repair, painting, stenciling, glazing, and mural work. The scope includes walls from the cove molding down to the floor at both the orchestra and balcony levels, including the proscenium arch, while excluding the stage apron. All work must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Rehabilitation and State Historic Preservation Office requirements. Qualified firms must demonstrate significant experience, including at least three completed projects involving historic decorative painting or stencil reconstruction in landmark spaces and at least one completed mural project. The project is funded by the DECD and is subject to state set-aside goals of 25% for Small Business Enterprises and 6.25% for Minority Business Enterprises. Key contract terms include a 5% bid security, 100% performance and payment bonds, a 5% retainage, and liquidated damages of 100 dollars per day for delays beyond 30 days past substantial completion. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026, with a projected award date of October 7, 2026, and a project start date in January 2027.