Historic Building Rehabilitation & Exterior Restoration

The contract involves the full rehabilitation of a historic 1903 wood-frame school building with an emphasis on preserving and restoring its exterior architectural features using in-kind materials that match the original construction. Work must strictly comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, ensuring authenticity and structural integrity while maintaining the building’s historical character. The project scope encompasses comprehensive restoration efforts on all exterior elements, including roofing, façades, windows, trim, and other defining details, with no substitution of materials that would compromise historical accuracy. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 238110 for Specialty Trade Contractors, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, and a posting date of June 2, 2026. Performance is required at the Gilbertville, Massachusetts location with ZIP code 01031, and the awarding entity is the Town of Hardwick under the Massachusetts agency structure. The project is not subject to a specified set-aside classification, and all bidders must be prepared to meet stringent historic preservation requirements while delivering a fully functional and historically accurate rehabilitation outcome.