Cannon Carriage Fabrication and Replacement

The City of Cambridge is seeking quotes from vendors to fabricate three reproduction Revolutionary-era wooden cannon carriages replacing deteriorated carriages presently located on Cambridge Common. The project must be completed no later than June 30, 2026. The selected vendor will construct three new wooden cannon carriages, fabricating the wooden structures from new material and reusing existing hardware when feasible. Key responsibilities include removal and transportation of the old carriages, preparation of working drawings, materials and fabrication, finishes, and delivery of the completed carriages to Cambridge Common. • The carriages will be designed according to the pattern of carriages fabricated for the U.S.S. Constitution, with certain exceptions as noted in the specifications. • The vendor will provide periodic progress reports containing images and a brief summary of work performed. • The vendor will deliver the completed carriages to Cambridge Common at a pre-arranged time and provide instructions to aid City forces in the reassembly of the cannon and the carriages. • The contract prices paid for the base quote shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and incidentals required to replicate the wooden cannon carriage in accordance with these technical provisions and as decided by the Owner.