Description
The City of Northampton is seeking a qualified conservator to conserve 124 historic gravestones and monuments at West Farms and Park Street Cemeteries. The project involves resetting, repairing, and conserving gravestones and monuments, including those made of slate, granite, marble, sandstone, and zinc. The conservator will be required to follow the Code of Ethics and Standards of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and work in accordance with the Preservation Master Plan for the cemeteries. The scope of work includes preparation, cleaning, resetting, adhesive repair, and infilling, among other tasks. The project has a budget of $100,000 and the conservator will be required to submit a lump sum contract price for the base bid and alternate bid.
• The base bid includes 82 markers classified as Priority 2 (unstable) and requires treatment by a conservation professional.
• The alternate bid includes 42 markers classified as Priority 3 (tilted) and requires treatment by a conservation professional.
• The conservator must have at least 10 years of experience and a proven track record of high-quality, professional work in the conservation of historic headstones, footstones, and monuments.
• The conservator must be a member of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC).
• The conservator must have documented experience working with Massachusetts municipal governments in the conservation of historic gravestones and monuments.