Withington Park Civil War Monument Restoration

The City of Jackson is inviting qualified and experienced stone conservationists to submit proposals for Stone Conservationist services required for restoration and preservation of the Historical Civil War Monument, In Defense of the Flag, a bronze and granite statue dedicated to the City of Jackson in 1904.. Qualified Contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation, stone consolidation, preservation of original materials, material analysis, cleaning, repairs, protective coverings and documentation of existing conditions and final treatment report. All work must abide by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works' Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preservation. Fellow or Professional Affiliate of the American Institute of Conservators of Historic and Artistic Works, preferred/helpful for prequalification.

Background

The monument was dedicated to the City of Jackson in 1904 by General William H. Withington, a Jackson-born Union General and Civil War veteran. The monument reflects the city's role as a major contributor to the Union cause, as Jackson County sent over 3,200 men to serve in the Army and Navy during the war.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-PARKS & RECREATION-033
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Department Head: Kelli Hoover (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-08-13T16:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-28T14:00:00.000Z — Withington Park, 400 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson MI 49201

Addenda

• Addendum #1 (released 2026-07-17T18:27:24.376Z) —

  ADDENDUM 1.  The Prebid Meeting information sheet has been attached for your review.

Evaluation Criteria

• Proof of Company Qualifications and Experience in this Specific Scope of Work (30 pts) —

  Please provide a minimum of five (5) references related to this Scope of Work. Include uploaded photos and descriptions of work performed for each project.

• Project Management Approach (15 pts) —

  Include primary contact information, amount of staffing needed and skill level, timeline, and milestones.

• Professional Experience of Key Staff and Consultants (20 pts) —

  Provide certifications and memberships/affiliations of key staff members or consultants utilized for this project. Include names, titles, years of experience, and responsibilities within this project.

• Proposal Timeline (10 pts) —

  Provide estimated amount of time needed for specific repairs listed in your proposal

• Proposal Cost of Project (25 pts) —

  Proposal should list restoration needs and cost associated with those needs in detail. Proposals should include all materials, equipment, labor, and all fees associated with the Scope of Work to completion. Price Table will only show the LUMP SUM for the project, so it is imperative to provide the cost details in your proposal.

Submission Requirements

• RFP Proposal (required) —

  Please see section "Criteria and Proposal Format" for more details.

• References —

  Submit at least three (3) references from governmental agencies and/or private firms that attest to your company’s experience and ability to perform the activities described in this RFP.

   

• Purpose of Services (required) —

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