PERSEN HOUSE EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT

The Ulster County Department of Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Division is soliciting bids for the exterior restoration of the Matthews Persen House located at 74 John Street, Kingston, New York. The scope of work involves the replacement of the existing shingle roof with new cedar shingles and metal roofing, stone and brick repairs, and the restoration and painting of exterior wood components including windows, doors, shutters, and gutters. Additional site work includes modifying bluestone sidewalks for drainage and rerouting underground storm piping to a drywell. The project requires adherence to a comprehensive project manual, exterior restoration drawings, and an archeological monitoring plan, with specific requirements for the procurement of City of Kingston noise and sidewalk closure permits. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on reliability, material quality, and conformity to specifications. Awardees must provide a five-year workmanship warranty and a limited lifetime manufacturer material warranty. Financial security is required in the form of performance and labor and material payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract amount. Compliance with the Living Wage Act, Article 8 Public Work prevailing wage schedules, and New York State non-discrimination and affirmative action policies is mandatory. Bidders must submit detailed specifications and completed county information and vendor reference sheets in sealed envelopes to the Director of General Services. Payment will be remitted within 60 days of invoice approval by the Department Head and the Ulster County Comptroller.