Lincoln School Apartments: Repointing Project

The Town of Hingham is seeking a qualified contractor to perform historic masonry repointing and related restoration on the Lincoln School Apartments, a three‑story, early‑20th‑century masonry building that now houses 60 senior affordable‑housing units. The work must follow preservation best practices, and the contractor must hold a DCAMM certification in Historical Masonry and/or Historical Building Restoration. The project budget is estimated at $310,000 and is subject to Massachusetts prevailing‑wage and labor‑law requirements. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the OpenGov procurement portal, with a 5 % bid security and required performance/payments bonds. A non‑mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026, and questions are due by September 3, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with award action expected within 30 business days after the bid opening. • Scope: Historic masonry repointing, mortar repair, and any associated precast restoration on the exterior walls. • Required certifications: DCAMM Historical Masonry and/or Historical Building Restoration. • Estimated contract value: $310,000. • Submission: Electronic only, via OpenGov portal; 5 % bid bond required. • Key dates: Site visit – Sept 2 2026; Questions – Sept 3 2026; Bid deadline – Sept 10 2026, 11:00 AM. • Award: Lowest responsible bidder; award decision within 30 business days of opening. • Compliance: Prevailing‑wage, Massachusetts labor statutes, insurance, performance/payment bonds, and all required certifications/documents.