Z--Replace Siding

The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to replace the siding at the Grand Marais Officer in Charge Building, a historic structure located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan. The project involves removing and replacing approximately 1,606 square feet of deteriorated custom wood Dutch lap siding with new custom cedar Dutch lap siding. The contractor will also be responsible for removing and disposing of existing house wrap and vertical wood strips, and installing new house wrap and wood furring strips. The project requires careful attention to historic preservation and protection of cultural resources. • The contractor must verify the existing siding profile and identify a manufacturer capable of fabricating a custom knife to replicate the profile exactly. • The contractor must follow all installation instructions provided by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. • The contractor must provide a project schedule with adequate critical path details to ensure all work is completed within the stated calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. • The contractor must take all necessary measures to provide protection for all trees, fencing, walks, and other landscape features and surrounding structures near the work site.