Renovation of a museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a museum.

The City of Bridgeport is requesting fixed price lump sum prices for the provision of architectural services to (a) assess building conditions of the building exterior (b) to develop a restoration work plan with bid documents and specs (c) to provide bid support for sub-contractors to execute restoration work plan, and (d) to manage contract administration and provide project oversight. Q&A - All questions/answers are to be posted online. Questions are due Monday, February 19, 2024, by 5 p.m. and Answers will be posted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Bridgeport was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the State of Connecticut for the exterior restoration of the historic building at 180 State Street, known as McLevy Hall. Built in 1854 as a Greek Revival Brownstone it is a 3-story structure of approximately 26,500 square feet. Acting through the Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED), the City seeks written sealed proposals from architectural firms experienced in exterior restoration of historical structures. Scope of services includes the inspection of the structure as necessary to define the bidding strategy and scope of work and bid documents to seek bids for restoration services from an independent contractor, provide construction administration/oversight, and provide quality assurance services during restoration work by independent contractor. The work is primarily focused on the exterior grant restoration work but will involve services related to the abatement of hazardous building materials from the interior and will require the architectural from to gain support from a LEP (Licensed Environmental Professional. All as more fully defined herein.