The scope of work provides for an engineering study to map out the existing storm drains and cisterns that also considers connections to the existing drainage system to the north, a future park site. The work also includes waterproofing the house foundation and removing and replacing existing broken or clogged footing drains and downspout pipes. Also included is disconnecting and reconnecting sanitary waste lines, floor drain lines, and footing drain lines with new sanitary sump pits, electrical sanitary waste ejectors, and participation in the City of Springfield "Overhead Sewage Program." All pumps to have power failure backup. Also included is rehabilitating the glassblock panels in the south terrace walkway and the reflecting pool in the courtyard to eliminate leakage and repairing cracked concrete. Work is also included to repair and repaint all the plaster frieze, repair and re-stain all exterior wood framing with minor wood replacement as needed, and removal of the top portion of brick wall with concrete cap, repairing any water damage, and reassembling the wall; repair caming for all art glass windows, repair brick on main house and Carriage House, replace lift, and remove stone caps below Gallery Area windows and reset them, replacing wood for the window below this area. Work is also included to assess the current sprinkler system and remove and replace sprinkler heads and any failing pipe sections.
