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Select Board awards historic library painting contract; rooftop solar quotes still pending
Summary
Tamworth’s Select Board awarded the library exterior painting contract to On Demand Painting for $19,785.38 and approved using expendable trust funds to cover a small budget gap; rooftop solar quotes were not received by the meeting deadline and staff will follow up.
The Tamworth Select Board on May 27 awarded a contract for exterior painting of the historic town library and asked staff to pursue outstanding rooftop solar quotes.
The board opened two sealed bids for the library painting. Mary (town staff) read the low bid from On Demand Painting, which totaled $19,785.38, and a second bid from Cobalt Construction for $20,890. After confirming both bidders included required lead‑certification documentation (On Demand provided a certificate; Cobalt’s documentation was to be verified), a board member moved to award the painting contract to On Demand Painting. The motion passed; the board instructed staff to arrange payment and to tap an expendable trust account to cover the roughly $2,000 gap versus an earlier warrant estimate if needed.
Solar roof work: The board said it had invited two solar contractors to quote for the library rooftop installation but neither firm had submitted a quote by the meeting. Town staff will contact the two contractors (Barrington Power — note: company changing name — and Maine’s Electric) and either gather quotes promptly or reissue a request to bid.
Why it matters: The library is a historic building with lead paint considerations; the board and town staff emphasized that lead‑safe practices and contractor certification were required by the request for proposals. The painting is time‑sensitive because exterior work is easier and cheaper in summer months.
Finances and next steps: Board members agreed they would likely use repair expendable trust funds to make up the small difference between the low bid and a previous published cost estimate. Staff will confirm contractor lead certification, verify availability and timetable, set a work schedule to accommodate historic‑preservation requirements, and confirm financing steps for reimbursement from the expendable trust.
Ending: The board voted to award the painting contract at the meeting. Staff will follow up on solar quotes and on lead‑certification documents before work begins.
