City of Owatonna Masonry Repair and Pointing

Description

Owatonna City Hall was constructed in 1887. Originally the structure served as theAdministration Building for the State School for Dependent and Neglected Children.Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the building is significant inthe areas of Architecture, Education and Social Humanitarian.The building is 2 and ½ stories tall. The exterior is clad with red brick and limestone.The building is occupied by city staff and is open to the public.The city is soliciting proposals for pointing and masonry rehabilitation for portions of thewest and south elevations of the main building. Work includes replacement of crackedand broken brick, infill of mechanical vents, selective pointing of joints, replacement ofsealant at the perimeter of windows and doors, selective replacement of damagedlimestone, and selective masonry cleaning. The following scope of work is provided forreference. It is the contractor’s responsibility to visit the site, familiarize themselves withthe existing conditions and verify quantities for the work.