Window Restoration and Replacement at Old Library
Federal opportunity from HRVD1 - Town of Harvard • Town of Harvard. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 19, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 72-15-24.
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Description
To restore and replace the historic windows at the town's former Public Library, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, Massachusetts. This project aims to improve energy efficiency, further secure the structural envelope, preserve the building's historical character, and enhance the overall comfort and functionality of the space currently used to offer arts and culture programs and activities to the community.
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The Town of Harvard (HRVD1) is seeking a contractor to restore and replace historic windows at the former Public Library located at 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, Massachusetts. The stated goals are improved energy efficiency, better securing the building envelope, preservation of the building’s historical character, and improved comfort/functionality for the arts and culture programs currently operating in the space. Responses are due 2026-02-19 at 10:00 (UTC). This looks best suited to firms experienced in historic window restoration/replacement where aesthetics and envelope performance both matter.
Deliver a window restoration and replacement project at the Old Library that upgrades thermal performance and building envelope integrity while preserving historic character, to support continued use of the facility for community arts and culture programs.
- Site visit/field verification of existing historic window conditions at the former Public Library (7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA).
- Develop restoration vs. replacement plan consistent with preserving historical character while improving energy efficiency and envelope security.
- Historic window restoration scope (repair/refurbish existing units where feasible).
- Historic window replacement scope (fabricate/procure/install replacements where required) with attention to matching historic profiles/appearance.
- Installation and weatherization work to improve building envelope performance (air/water sealing around openings).
- Quality control to ensure functional operation, comfort improvements, and preservation intent for a publicly used arts/culture space.
- A technical approach describing how you will balance restoration vs. replacement to preserve historical character while improving energy efficiency and envelope security.
- Description of methods/materials for historic window restoration and for replacement windows (how appearance will match historic conditions).
- Schedule/plan to complete work while the space is used for arts and culture programs (phasing, protection, work hours, noise/dust control) if applicable.
- Relevant past performance on historic window restoration/replacement projects (photos and references if allowed).
- Staffing plan identifying preservation-capable craftspeople/subcontractors.
- Any requested forms or documents required by the Town of Harvard procurement platform (not provided in the brief).
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- Solicitation documents/specs (window counts, drawings, performance requirements, submittal requirements, and evaluation criteria)
- Solicitation number and procurement type/instructions for submission
- Posted date and any mandatory site visit/Q&A dates
- Period of performance and required schedule milestones
- Place of performance details beyond the street address (access, staging, restrictions)
- Any historic preservation review requirements/approvals and required standards
- Bid form, bonding/insurance, and warranty requirements
- Whether alternates are allowed/desired (restoration vs replacement options)
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