DESIGN SERVICES
CHESTERTOWN LIBRARY, INC. BUILDING
207 CALVERT ST.
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
ISSUE DATE: July 15, 2024
DUE DATE AND TIME: August 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm
The Kent County Public Library invites interested and qualified firms to submit a proposal for professional services to be rendered toward the renovation of the Chestertown Library, Inc. Building located at 207 Calvert St., Chestertown, MD 21620.
Proposals should be received in hard copy via email at admin@kentlib.org no later than 5:00 pm on August 9, 2024.
INTRODUCTION/ BACKGROUND
Originally constructed in 1906 as the Hearse House, this structure was moved to its current
location and gifted to the County government to be managed by the Kent County Public
Library in 2002. Since then, it has served as a meeting place for many different
organizations and groups, several of which have repeatedly requested use of this specific
space. This project will be executed with the involvement and oversight of the Maryland
Historical Trust.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant will provide comprehensive architectural services for repairs and
improvements to the Chestertown Library, Inc. Building. Engineering services will be
provided by the Kent County Public Library.
The architecture and engineering services as well as the repairs and renovations will be funded through an African American Heritage Preservation Program grant from the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and all work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard for Rehabilitation.
Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.
Full documentation and instructions may be found in this document.
