2018-WSCU-LIB, SHF 2019-02-015 - Enhancement and Renovation of Savage Library Entrance

Western Colorado University is seeking the services of a General Contractor with experience with projects funded by the State Historical Fund or other similar agencies to perform exterior restoration work on the Leslie J. Savage Library on the University’s Gunnison campus. Please refer to all attached documents for more detailed information and minimum requirements.
 
The Library opened in 1939 and was designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style by Temple Hoyne Buell. A major addition was added in the 1960s and the original library was listed in 1993 in the Colorado Historical Society’s State Register of Historical Properties. Many elements of the exterior envelope have been examined by professionals and have been deemed to require extensive work.
 
Work to be performed includes: Terra Cotta Restoration, Restoration of the concrete stairs leading to the historic South Library entrance, Stucco rehabilitation of the historic South Entrance and stairs, Restoration of the historic South Entrance door and transom.  The University also seeks an Add Alternate proposal for rehabilitating the stucco on the entire historic portion of the structure. Refer to plans and details for the complete scope of work. There will be a mandatory site visit prior to the bid due date, refer to the schedule in the attached documents.