Lincoln School Apartments: Repointing Project

The Lincoln School Apartments Repointing Project, solicitation LSA-RP-FY27, is an invitation for bids for historic masonry restoration at 86 Central Street in Hingham, Massachusetts. The project involves a three-story masonry building originally constructed in 1912 and converted to senior affordable housing in 1981. With an estimated construction cost of 310,000 dollars, the work requires the use of preservation practices appropriate for historic masonry. Bidders must be DCAMM Certified in Historical Masonry and/or Historical Building Restoration. The Town of Hingham, acting through the Town Administrator or Select Board, serves as the awarding authority. The contract is governed by Massachusetts General Law chapter 149, requiring strict adherence to prevailing wage rates and the submission of weekly certified payroll reports. Contractors must meet specific workforce participation goals, targeting 15.3 percent for minorities and 6.9 percent for women. The agreement mandates monthly invoicing and requires the contractor to maintain comprehensive insurance, including general liability, motor vehicle, and worker's compensation, naming the Town as an additional insured. The Town reserves the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with thirty days' written notice. Bids were due by September 10, 2026.