Renovation of a municipal facility in Cambridge, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Proposals are requested for the restoration of the Clock Tower and façade of the Cambridge Municipal Building located at 307 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD. The scope of work includes restoring woodwork, prepping, and painting. Proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions in the RFP documents. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that their bid is complete and submitted in a timely manner. All work must comply with the Secretary of Interior's Standards of Rehabilitation. A five-percent (5%) bid bond is required. The Commissioners of Cambridge reserve the right to reject any and all bids, or to accept any bid, or portions thereof, when in their judgement, the public will be better served. This RFP focuses specifically on the clock tower, cupola, and decorative trim work. The successful offeror will provide construction phase services for the restoration of the clock tower of the "Old City Hall" at 307 Gay Street, Cambridge MD. Specific areas of concern which are anticipated to be addressed with current funding include: restoration of the clock tower and the building's facade. Tasks will include, but not be limited to: o Investigate and analyze existing conditions o Obtain required permits o Restore/repair any rotten woodwork on the exterior using in-kind materials and dimensions o Repair/replace rotten/missing wood supports on interior clock faces using in-kind materials and dimensions o Replace the two missing finials (one urn and one acorn) with wooden replicas that match the existing urns o Replace the door to the roof and restore the awning over it using in-kind materials o Scrape all peeling paint from the clock tower, all restored surfaces, and the doors and molding/trim on the building's facade and hose tower. Caulk gaps. Apply one coat of primer and two coats of quality exterior paint to these surfaces. All wood elements must be cleaned and prepared for painting using the gentlest methods possible.