[MassHistPres] Historic Exterior Paint

[Sara Molyneaux]

I used paints that professionals recommended for two decades on centuries-old clapboards and trim, before switching to a brand that truly performs as promised and comes with extended guarantees. It is worth every penny spent on the better product, and I know that there is no "equivalent" for it. The better product can be a bit more difficult to apply (because it is quite latex-y) so not all painters will recommend it. If you insist on it though, a firm that is worth hiring should go along with it. If they won't I might wonder what other corners they might cut, on your job site. 

Sara Molyneaux
Dover Mass. 02030

On Aug 5, 2011, at 8:48 PM, Joseph Ouellette wrote:

> Hi Joe, I'd have the matter turned over to your consultant to validate the low bidder's paint as an equivalent to that specified or justify the reasons for rejection as not meeting the specifications of the paint. Have the consultant justify his position one way or the other. I'm sure components of each manufacturer's standards of quality, durability and guarantee positions could be evaluated and justified.  
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> Joe Ouellette
> Town of Sturbridge
> Historical Commission
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joseph Larson
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> Subject: [MassHistPres] Historic Exterior Paint
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> The Town of Pelham recently issued a request for bids to paint the 1743 Pelham Meetinghouse. The bid request specified a particular brand and type of paint, as recommended by a professional historic painting consultant who inspected the building’s exterior. We did not allow for “equivalent” brands. The low bidder refuses to use the specified paint. He wants to use the brand of paint that he sells. The second bidder will use the specified paint. It will cost us more, but we can afford it.
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> The low bidder will file a complaint if we go to the second bidder because he says his brand is equivalent. The second bidder will file a complaint if we award the job to the low bidder because we changed the terms under which he bid. Our Selectmen may decide to reject both and re-bid the project.
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> Does anyone have advice on this problem? If we re-bid, how can we ensure that a high quality paint is used, not just what a bidder can provide because he gets it cheaper?
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> Joseph S. Larson, Chairman
> Town of Pelham
> Historical Commission
> 27 Arnold Road
> Pelham, Mass. 01002-9757
> 413-256-8256
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