Renovation of a municipal facility in Rutledge, Tennessee. Working plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Restoration of 14 columns, 6 pilasters, and a soffit at the historic Nance Building at 103 Marshall Avenue. The project must be done according to the National Park Service Standards for Restoration of Historic Properties. The City of Rutledge reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Scope of Work The City of Rutledge (herein called OWNER) is participating in a Tennessee Historical Commission (THC), Federal Historic Preservation Grant Program to restore existing architectural elements at the Nance Building, 103 Marshall Avenue, Rutledge, TN 37861. The work shall follow the Secretery of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation codified in 36 CFR 67, as interpreted bythe State. The City of Rutledge is requesting bids for the following improvements: a) Restore original columns b) Restore original pilasters c) Restore original soffit *Note- BIDDERS are responsible for ensuring that their bids are received by the bid opening deadlines. Bids received after the stated time will be considered invalid and rejected by the OWNER. Any clarifications must be made in writing and sent to the following email: sanderson@etdd.org at which time an answer will be made and sent to all parties involved. Specification Cost Notes Inspect/diagnose potential rot in all 14 columns and 6 pilasters Remove unsalvageable rotted wood from 7 columns and 2 pilasters as needed and piece-in or patch in-kind materials as needed* Hand-scrape, hand-sand, and repaint surfaces of 14 columns and 6 pilasters as needed, matching original paint Remove unsalvageable rotted wood from north elevation gable soffit as needed and piece-in or patch in-kind materials as needed* Hand-scrape, hand-sand, and repaint surface of north elevation gable soffit as needed, matching original paint