Description
The City of Charleston is soliciting a qualified construction firm to fully rehabilitate the historic single‑family residence at 182 Congress Street (built 1918, ~1,612 sf). The scope includes structural repairs, exterior siding replacement, historic metal roof replacement, interior finish work, lead‑based paint abatement and clearance testing, demolition of a rear chimney, and all required permitting, inspections, and certifications. Work will be funded through CDBG and Historic Charleston Foundation grants, with separate contracts for interior and exterior scopes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; work must begin within 30 days of award and be completed within six months.
• Mandatory site visits (attend at least one) on 9 Nov 2026 (11 am) and 13 Nov 2026 (3 pm).
• Lead‑safe housing compliance required; EPA Lead Abatement Firm Certification and Lead Supervisor Certificate mandatory.
• Structural engineering report and lead‑risk assessment must be followed.
• Historic preservation guidelines must be adhered to; BAR approval obtained for chimney removal.
• Contractor responsible for all permits, insurance (minimum $100k per accident, $300k aggregate), and a one‑year warranty.
• Bid submission deadline 2 Dec 2026 12 pm; questions due 16 Nov 2026 11 am.
• Project budget to be submitted in line‑item SOV; total funding expected in the low‑to‑mid six‑figure range.