Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide all labor, material, and equipment to complete the work as follows. All work to meet recognized preservation standards and generally follow the recommendations contained in the Conditions Assessment Report produced by Arcadia Restorations, dated January 12, 2022. 2. All work to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard’s for Rehabilitation. 3. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 4. Traditional materials will be repaired or replaced in kind with materials that match the original and are joined in the same way. 5. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 6. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 7. Repair or replace, in kind the flashing, roofing slate and wood trim on the spire and belltower. 8. Repair or replace, in kind the siding and architectural woodwork on the exterior of the building. 9. Remove and fully restore the five historic windows on the main façade. 10. Scrape, prime and paint all exterior surfaces including but not limited to the siding, doors, windows, louvers, trim, fascia, cornice and soffit on the building including the addition. Adhere to the paint manufacturer's requirements and recommendations. 11. Inspect the roof and substructure. Prepare a written report with recommendations for future work, including estimated costs. 12. Repair front exterior stairs. 13. Provide lead paint abatement and removal of demolished debris, including inspections, notifications, and documentation. 14. Provide access to safely conduct all work on the project by means of scaffolding and, or mechanical lifts or other approved means. 15. Secure project site. 16. Provide and maintain safe public access and emergency egress to and from the building. Coordinate construction activities with library staff. 17. Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities. 18. Provide on-site supervision during all construction activities. 19. Provide on-site, secure storage as required to conduct work. 20. Restore grounds to pre-project conditions including lawns, plantings and walks. 21. Inspect spire ornament and verify satisfactory attachment to structure and acceptable flashing installation. Provide written report of inspection. 22. All work commenced and not completed by November 1, 2022, will be stabilized, and protected until construction begins in the spring of 2023.
