Bid Opportunities
Active Bids
The Board of Trustees for Kent County Public Library is currently accepting bids for the following contracts.
Number |
Title |
Schedule |
Description |
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25-01 |
Historic Rehabilitation of the: HEARSE HOUSE |
Posted: 7/10/25 Pre-Submission Site Visit: 7/16/25 at 12pm (EST) Questions Due: 7/31/25 at 2pm (EST) Submissions Due: 8/7/25 at 2pm (EST) |
The rehabilitation project is being funded through grant and preservation program funding, meaning stewardship of the property requires sensitivity to the architectural and historic character of this building, as identified in the specifications and drawings. All work must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties and all applicable building codes. Built in 1906, the Yellow/Hearse House played an important role in Kent County’s rich heritage, serving as the primary funeral parlor for the local African American community. It was moved to its present location at 207 Calvert Street, on the property of the Kent County Library, in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland circa 1957. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Chestertown Historic District on April 15, 1970, and is architecturally significant. |