Description
The City of Newberry is seeking a qualified general contractor to restore the historic 1913 Newberry Power Plant (Phase I). The work includes historic‑preservation restoration of windows, doors, brick masonry, electrical service upgrades, and interior/exterior painting, with several optional alternates for additional lighting, door replacement, and masonry cleaning. The project is funded partially by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources and must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
• Restore and reglaze eight historic wood‑double‑hung windows and two transom windows, install new wood‑screen frames, and repair security bars.
• Replicate three pairs of swinging wood doors and one sliding door, using historic‑compatible hardware.
• Repoint and clean both exterior and interior brick masonry, including structural stitching where needed.
• Bury new electrical service, upgrade panelboards, and install new interior/exterior lighting (optional alternate).
• Perform all work in accordance with historic‑preservation guidelines, lead‑paint regulations, and Florida building codes, completing construction by December 31 2026.