Description
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking a qualified contractor to restore the historic Gist Cemetery at Rose Hill State Park, Union, SC. The work includes repairing a damaged brick wall, restoring three historic marble tombstones, and optionally relaying a section of the west cemetery wall. The contractor must provide historic‑compatible masonry work using natural hydraulic lime mortar and must coordinate a site visit and owner approvals before each major phase.
• Brick wall repair: salvage historic brick, install new concrete footer, reconstruct 13‑ft × 5‑ft masonry section.
• Tombstone restoration: clean, re‑pin, epoxy repair of three marble monuments using appropriate conservation techniques.
• Optional west wall masonry: reset four courses of historic brick on an 11‑ft displaced section.
• Requirements: 3 + years experience with NRHP‑listed historic masonry, use of NHL 2/3.5 lime mortars, compliance with Secretary of the Interior preservation standards, and provision of insurance, licensing, and references.