Town of Wiscasset - MaineCDBG Business Façade Grant Project Carpentry & Painting - 80 Main St
Town of WiscassetCity · Wiscasset, ME- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Aaron Chrostowsky
- (207) 882-8200 ext 145
The 30-second brief
The Town of Wiscasset seeks qualified contractors for carpentry and painting services funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Façade Grant at 80 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME. The scope includes building and installing wooden screen doors, rebuilding a community bulletin board with corkboard and plexiglass, surface preparation following EPA RRP Lead Safe work practices, scraping and wire brushing loose paint, applying exterior oil-based primer, latex and Loxon XP masonry-specific coatings. Bids are due on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and must be mailed or hand-delivered to Aaron Chrostowsky, Economic Development Director, Town of Wiscasset, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578. The project requires Davis-Bacon wage compliance, certified payroll reporting, and adherence to federal, state, and municipal requirements.
Build and install 4x wooden screen doors; Rebuild community bulletin board with new corkboard and plexiglass; Follow EPA RRP Lead Safe work practices during surface preparation; Scrape and/or wire brush all loose and flaking paint; Apply 1-coat of Sherwin-Williams Exterior oil-based primer or equivalent to all bare wood; Apply 2-coats of Sherwin-Williams A-100 latex or equivalent to all wood trim, Windows, And door frames; Apply 2-coats of Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP or equivalent masonry-specific coating to all brick, Masonry siding, And/or surfaces
Bidder qualifications, compliance with requirements, alternates, unit prices, requested supplemental data
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Summary
The Town of Wiscasset seeks qualified contractors for carpentry and painting services funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Façade Grant at 80 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME. The scope includes building and installing wooden screen doors, rebuilding a community bulletin board with corkboard and plexiglass, surface preparation following EPA RRP Lead Safe work practices, scraping and wire brushing loose paint, applying exterior oil-based primer, latex and Loxon XP masonry-specific coatings.
Bids are due on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and must be mailed or hand-delivered to Aaron Chrostowsky, Economic Development Director, Town of Wiscasset, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578. The project requires Davis-Bacon wage compliance, certified payroll reporting, and adherence to federal, state, and municipal requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Bidder qualifications
- Compliance with requirements
- Alternates
- Unit prices
- Requested supplemental data
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Build and install 4x wooden screen doors
- Rebuild community bulletin board with new corkboard and plexiglass
- Follow EPA RRP Lead Safe work practices during surface preparation
- Scrape and/or wire brush all loose and flaking paint
- Apply 1-coat of Sherwin-Williams Exterior oil-based primer or equivalent to all bare wood
- Apply 2-coats of Sherwin-Williams A-100 latex or equivalent to all wood trim, Windows, And door frames
- Apply 2-coats of Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP or equivalent masonry-specific coating to all brick, Masonry siding, And/or surfaces
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Form
- Reference Sheet
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Good Standing from the Maine Secretary of State
- Certification of Non-Debarment
- Submit to
- Aaron Chrostowsky, Economic Development Director, Town of Wiscasset, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578
- Scope location
- Wiscasset, ME
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Wiscasset?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Aaron Chrostowsky, Economic Development Director, Town of Wiscasset, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578. For questions, contact Aaron Chrostowsky.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Wiscasset in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Aaron Chrostowsky at (207) 882-8200 ext 145. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Build and install 4x wooden screen doors; Rebuild community bulletin board with new corkboard and plexiglass; Follow EPA RRP Lead Safe work practices during surface preparation; Scrape and/or wire brush all loose and flaking paint; Apply 1-coat of Sherwin-Williams Exterior oil-based primer or equiva. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Bidder qualifications, compliance with requirements, alternates, unit prices, requested supplemental data" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Wiscasset?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Wiscasset are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Wiscasset regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, Reference Sheet, Certificate of Insurance, Certificate of Good Standing from the Maine Secretary of State, Certification of Non-Debarment. Review the full document from Town of Wiscasset for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wiscasset, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.