Prospect Park Borough - Exterior Preservation of the Morton Homestead

Background
The Borough of Prospect Park is issuing a contract for the exterior preservation of the Morton Homestead, located at 100 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076. This project aims to repair and preserve the historical integrity of the homestead, which is significant to the local community. The work will be funded in part by federal funds, necessitating compliance with various federal requirements including equal opportunity provisions and labor standards.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for repairs to logs, roof replacement, re-pointing stone masonry, and log plank joints. Specific tasks include:
- Repairing and preserving log structures
- Replacing the roof and roof flashing
- Re-pointing stone masonry
- Repairing log plank joints. The project must adhere to specifications provided in the bid documents prepared by Patterhn Ives LLC.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed and must be completed within a specified number of consecutive calendar days as outlined in the contract documents.

Place of Performance
All work will be performed at the Morton Homestead located at 100 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a certified check or bid bond for at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. They must also furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bidders are required to comply with federal labor standards including Davis-Bacon Act provisions for contracts over $200,000. Additionally, contractors must meet affirmative action goals for minority and female participation as outlined in Executive Order 11246.