Renovation of a museum in Key West Nas, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a museum.

Scope of work involves the historic masonry restoration of the East Martello structure in Monroe County, Florida. The Contractor is required to provide a complete job as contemplated by the drawings and specifications, which are a part of this bid package. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, power, tools, equipment, supplies, permits and any other means of construction necessary or proper for performing and completing the Scope of Work, unless otherwise specifically stated. The Contractor shall supply all of the needed materials and hardware to complete the project and properly dispose of debris. The Project Scope of Work includes the repair and repointing of existing historic masonry brick at Fort East Martello Tower. The Contractor is to match existing brick and mortar exactly. The Contractor shall follow the attached Schematic Drawings and Specifications from Bender & Associates Architects, P.A. A list of Qualified Bidders can be found in the attached Specifications. Other Contractors may bid but are subject to review of their qualifications and experience with historic masonry projects as stated in Section 04210 of the Specifications. Any and all City of Key West Building Department and Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) approvals and permitting shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, including permitting fees. The attached drawings are schematic only and are not for construction. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to prepare and supply the necessary additional construction documents required for review, approval, and permitting of the work. The East Martello Tower is a fully functioning museum open to the public seven (7) days a week. The museum shall remain open to the public during execution of the work. The Contractor shall complete the work with as minimal impact to the public who may be utilizing other areas and features within the museum during construction. As such, the Contractor should plan the staging of materials and work areas with safety of the public in mind. The Work area shall be cordoned off from the public with safety barriers. Work areas and laydown areas must be cleaned and secured at the end of every workday. The Contractor must also coordinate construction activities with the Key West Art and Historical Society (KWAHS) who manage the property and museum. The work of this project involves a significant historic site. All work activities must be undertaken with sufficient care to protect this historic resource and must be supervised by personnel who are familiar with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Award of this RFP will be determined by selection-based criteria. See Section 00110, Paragraph 5.8 for ranking criteria and required format for submission of Proposals. Last Day to Submit RFI's 05/22/26