City of Owatonna Masonry Repair and Pointing

Owatonna City Hall was constructed in 1887. Originally the structure served as the Administration Building for the State School for Dependent and Neglected Children. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the building is significant in the areas of Architecture, Education and Social Humanitarian. The building is 2 and ½ stories tall. The exterior is clad with red brick and limestone. The building is occupied by city staff and is open to the public. The city is soliciting proposals for pointing and masonry rehabilitation for portions of the west and south elevations of the main building. Work includes replacement of cracked and broken brick, infill of mechanical vents, selective pointing of joints, replacement of sealant at the perimeter of windows and doors, selective replacement of damaged limestone, and selective masonry cleaning. The following scope of work is provided for reference. It is the contractor’s responsibility to visit the site, familiarize themselves with the existing conditions and verify quantities for the work.