Description
The National Park Service is seeking information from businesses regarding their interest and qualifications for a project to rehabilitate the A.G. Gaston Motel, a historic structure within the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument in Birmingham, Alabama. The project involves rehabilitation of the motel's interior and exterior, including abatement of hazardous materials, demolition of non-historic elements, and preservation of historic character-defining features. The project also includes upgrades to the building's mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as installation of new fire detection, suppression, alarm, and security systems. The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, and the anticipated period of performance is 365 calendar days.
Key features of the project include:
• Rehabilitation of interior surfaces and materials
• Interpretive and architectural treatment to allow visitors to understand the interior spaces of the Gaston Motel
• Preservation, repair, and selective component replacement of the exterior building envelope
• Repair of historic character-defining features, including historic windows and doors
• Upgrades to the building's mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• Installation of new fire detection, suppression, alarm, and security systems
• Creation of a visitor contact space and restrooms, employee area, office, employee work areas, and restrooms