244 W Main Street - Municipality of Norristown Historical Façade Improvements

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Jun 4, 2026
Due:	Jun 24, 2026
Agency:	Norristown borough
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	224020-244WMS
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Bid Number:	224020-244WMS
Bid Title:	244 W Main Street - Municipality of Norristown Historical Façade Improvements
Category:	BIDS
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Municipality of Norristown – Attn: Jayne Musonye

Description:

Project Description

This project consists of historical façade improvements at 244 W Main Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The work generally includes restoration, repair, and replacement of select exterior architectural features, storefront and entrance improvements, façade repairs, and related exterior enhancements intended to improve the building's appearance and functionality while preserving its historic character. The project also includes associated work as identified in the project documents.

Note: This description is intended as a general overview of the project. For complete details regarding the scope of work, refer to the project drawings, specifications, and associated project documentation.

Publication Date/Time:

6/4/2026 10:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

6/24/2026 4:00 PM

Pre-bid Meeting:

06/10/2026 at 11:00AM

Contact Person:

All questions must be submitted via email to Amy Baade at abaade@lga-partners.com.

Please include the project address in the subject line of your email. Questions will not be accepted or answered by phone and must be submitted no later than Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. No questions will be addressed after that date and time.

Municipality of Norristown
Planning and Municipal Development Department

Jayne Musonye
Email: jmusonye@norristown.gov

Download Available:

Yes

Fee:

$10

Plan & Spec Available:

Hard copies of plan and specifications can be picked up at the Municipality of Norristown's Department of Planning and Municipal Development for a fee.

Business Hours:

08:30AM - 04:30PM

Qualifications:

Bidders must be properly licensed and qualified under applicable laws governing their respective trades and demonstrate experience performing similar restoration and exterior improvement projects. Contractors shall be capable of obtaining all required insurance and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, including those related to safety, labor, and nondiscrimination. Bidders shall provide evidence of their qualifications and ability to successfully complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Special Requirements:

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site, and attendance is required for all prospective bidders. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes on the forms provided, prior to the specified deadline, and clearly labeled in accordance with the bid instructions. Contractors are responsible for reviewing all contract documents, visiting the project site, and accounting for existing conditions when preparing their bids. No late submissions will be accepted.

Miscellaneous:

All project-related questions must be submitted via email to the Architect’s representative, Amy Baade, with the project name clearly indicated in the subject line. No questions will be accepted by phone, and all inquiries must be submitted prior to the deadline established in the Bid Documents. Additional coordination may be directed through the Municipality of Norristown’s Department of Planning & Municipal Development.

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MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

FACADE IMPROVEMENTS

244 W MAIN STREET

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

BID SET

06/04/2026

PROJECT TEAM

GRANT MANAGER:

Municipality of Norristown

235 East Airy Street

Norristown, PA 19401-5003

Contact: Vincent Poppa

PROPERTY OWNER:

Look Realty, LLC

802 Upper Gulph Road

Wayne, PA 19087

Contact: Julie Presgraves

ARCHITECT:

Landmarks LGA

444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1500

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Contact: Amy Baade, AIA

DRAWING LIST

Sheet

Number

G-001

AE201

AD201

A-201

Sheet Name

COVER SHEET

EXISTING ELEVATIONS

DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS

BUILDING ELEVATIONS

Sheet Issue Date

06/04/2026

PROJECT SITE

VICINITY MAP

W MAIN ST

LAFAYETTE ST

BID SET

ISSUE DATE: 06/04/2026

LANDMARKS PROJECT NO.

224020

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT OF RECORD: LGA PARTNERS

FACADE

IMPROVEMENTS

244 W MAIN STREET

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

REVISIONS

NO.

DATE

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: DO NOT SCALE FROM DRAWINGS.

VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE.

COVER SHEET

G-001

EXISTING NORTH ELEVATION (W MAIN STREET) 2

NOT TO SCALE AE201

BID SET

ISSUE DATE: 06/04/2026

LANDMARKS PROJECT NO.

224020

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT OF RECORD: LGA PARTNERS

FACADE

IMPROVEMENTS

244 W MAIN STREET

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

REVISIONS

NO.

DATE

DESCRIPTION

EXISTING WEST ELEVATION 1

NOT TO SCALE AE201

NOTE: DO NOT SCALE FROM DRAWINGS.

VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE.

EXISTING ELEVATIONS

AE201

REMOVE EXISTING

PVC DOWNSPOUT

REMOVE INFILL PANEL AT

ORIGINAL TRANSOM

REMOVE ENTRY DOOR

REMOVE RAILINGS AT

ENTRY STEPS

REMOVE METAL CORNICE PANNING

REMOVE METAL

CORNICE PANNING

±18'-0"

FACADE 'A'

REMOVE WOOD NAILERS

REMOVE EXISTING SOFFIT

LIGHT FIXTURES

REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND

SURROUNDING TRIM

REMOVE WOOD NAILERS

REMOVE EXISTING PVC DOWNSPOUT

DEMOLITION NORTH ELEVATION (W MAIN STREET) 2

NOT TO SCALE AD201

REMOVE WOOD NAILERS

REMOVE EXISTING PVC

DOWNSPOUT

±54'-0"

FACADE 'B'

BID SET

ISSUE DATE: 06/04/2026

LANDMARKS PROJECT NO.

224020

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT OF RECORD: LGA PARTNERS

FACADE

IMPROVEMENTS

244 W MAIN STREET

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

REVISIONS

NO.

DATE

DESCRIPTION

DEMOLITION WEST ELEVATION 1

NOT TO SCALE AD201

NOTE: DO NOT SCALE FROM DRAWINGS.

VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE.

DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS

AD201

EXISTING SOFFIT AND BLOCKING AT

NORTH END OF FACADE

EXISTING SOFFIT AND LIGHTING TO BE

REPLACED

EXISTING RAILINGS TO BE REPLACED

1-1/2" DIAMETER HANDRAIL

METAL HANDRAIL, POSTS,

AND PICKETS

FACE OF EXISTING WALL

4" MAX, TYP

ROUND METAL DOWNSPOUT

INSTALL GLASS IN ORIGINAL

OPENING. PAINT

SURROUNDING TRIM

ADDRESS NUMBER DECAL,

SIMILAR TO OTHER EXAMPLES

ALONG THE 200 BLOCK

REPLACE DOOR PANEL ±3'-0"x ±

7'-6". PROVIDE HARDWARE:

ENTRY HANDLESET, CYLINDER,

HINGES, DOOR SWEEP,

WEATHERSTRIPPING, THRESHOLD.

COORDINATE KEYING WITH

OWNER

METAL RAILINGS ON BOTH

SIDES OF STEPS. IRON,

PICKET STYLE RAILING, SEE

DETAIL 3/A-201

1'-0" MIN

EXTENSION BEYOND BOTTOM NOSING

EXISTING STEPS

RAILING DETAIL 3

NOT TO SCALE A-201

REPAIR/REPLACE WOOD

CORNICE TO MATCH ORIGINAL

REPAIR/REPLACE WOOD

CORNICE TO MATCH ORIGINAL

244

± 5'-2"

±18'-0"

FACADE 'A'

REPLACE SOFFIT

PATCH STUCCO AS REQUIRED

AT REMOVED WOOD NAILERS,

PAINT TO MATCH WALL

RECESSED DOWN LIGHTS IN

SOFFIT, TYP OF (3)

WINDOW IN EXISTING OPENING.

INSTALL WOOD TRIM. PRIME AND

PAINT. COLOR TBD BY ARHCITECT

PATCH STUCCO AS REQUIRED

AT REMOVED WOOD NAILERS,

PAINT TO MATCH WALL

ROUND METAL DOWNSPOUT

NORTH ELEVATION (W MAIN STREET) 2

NOT TO SCALE A-201

PATCH STUCCO AS REQUIRED

AT REMOVED WOOD NAILERS,

PAINT TO MATCH WALL

ROUND METAL DOWNSPOUT

CONSTRUCTION NOTES

1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.

2. EXTENT OF REPAIR SHOWN APPROXIMATELY INDICATES

SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF WORK CLEARLY VISIBLE AT STREET

LEVEL, AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED IN FIELD.

3. EXTERIOR REPAIR WORK FOR STONE, BRICK, AND WOOD

SURFACES REQUIRES CAREFUL ATTENTION TO DETAIL TO

ENSURE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND AESTHETIC QUALITY

OF MATERIALS ARE PRESERVED. THOROUGHLY INSPECT

IDENTIFIED AREAS AND NOTIFY OWNER AND ARCHITECT OF ANY

DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.

4. CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY REVIEW THE CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENTS. INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLETE WORK IS

DISPERSED THROUGH-OUT THE DOCUMENT SET AND CANNOT BE

ACCURATELY DETERMINED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE

COMPLETE DOCUMENT SET AND SPECIFICATIONS.

±54'-0"

FACADE 'B'

BID SET

ISSUE DATE: 06/04/2026

LANDMARKS PROJECT NO.

224020

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT OF RECORD: LGA PARTNERS

FACADE

IMPROVEMENTS

244 W MAIN STREET

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

REVISIONS

NO.

DATE

DESCRIPTION

WEST ELEVATION 1

NOT TO SCALE A-201

NOTE: DO NOT SCALE FROM DRAWINGS.

VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE.

BUILDING ELEVATIONS

A-201

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