Restoration of Story Tomb - Old Burial Hill Cemetery

The Town of Marblehead (Town) is seeking quotes for restoration of a brick and marble table tomb at the Old Burial Hill Cemetery by a qualified historic conservator(s) with significant experience in the restoration of historic tombs.

Background

Perched high above Marblehead Harbor, Old Burial Hill has long drawn visitors for its sweeping ocean views and haunting slate stones. The centuries-old cemetery has earned national recognition.

A survey of more than 3,000 Americans by Choice Mutual lists Old Burial Hill among the nation’s most beautiful “hidden gem” cemeteries, alongside Sleepy Hollow in Concord and Forest Hills in Boston.

Old Burial Hill in Marblehead has been named one of the nation’s most beautiful “hidden gem” cemeteries.

Founded in 1638 on the site of the town’s first meetinghouse, Old Burial Hill is one of New England’s oldest graveyards.

Approximately 1,000 markers remain, including around 60 dedicated to Revolutionary War veterans. Many of its stones lean under centuries of weather, their carved symbols of angels, bats, and hourglasses still striking against the wind-swept hilltop.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26-59
• Department: Procurement
• Department Head: Allison Jenkins (Chief Procurement Officer)

Evaluation Criteria

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  The Town of Marblehead is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

• Summary —

  The Town of Marblehead (Town) is seeking quotes for restoration of a brick and marble table tomb at the Old Burial Hill Cemetery by a qualified historic conservator(s) with significant experience in the restoration of historic tombs.

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

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• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	May 20, 2026
  Response Submission Deadline:	June 11, 2026, 10:00am

• Project Contact —

  Allison Jenkins

  Chief Procurement Officer

  7 Widger Road

  Marblehead, MA 01945

  Email: jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov

  Phone: (617) 357-8579

• Procurement Contact —

  Allison Jenkins

  Chief Procurement Officer

  7 Widger Road

  Marblehead, MA 01945

  Email: jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov

  Phone: (617) 357-8579

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