Reconstruction & Renovation

RFP issued for U.S. Capitol Dome restoration, but funding not yet approved

The U.S. Capitol Dome needs extensive restoration work. An RFP has been issued for a contractor to paint and repair the Dome's cast iron structure, abate existing lead, rehabilitate the Dome's interstitial space, and install Dome tour route lighting and rotunda lighting, among other tasks. It could cost more than $10 million to complete the work, but Congress has not yet allocated funding.
Feb. 18, 2013
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The U.S. Capitol Dome needs extensive restoration work. An RFP has been issued for a contractor to paint and repair the Dome's cast iron structure, abate existing lead, rehabilitate the Dome's interstitial space, and install Dome tour route lighting and rotunda lighting, among other tasks. It could cost more than $10 million to complete the work, but Congress has not yet allocated funding.

The Architect of the Capitol hopes to start work as soon as this summer. During the restoration, the Dome will be wrapped in scaffolding (covered with a white scrim). The last major Dome restoration took place in 1959 and 1960 when its paint was stripped and the ironwork was primed with a rust inhibitor. Responses are due by March 15.

(http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2013/01/us-capitol-dome-restoration-kicks.html?page=2

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Drew Ballensky is general manager of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.’s central U.S. facility in Iowa and company spokesman for Duro-Last’s cool roofing, sustainability and architectural education programs. He is past-president of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association and chairman of CFFA’s Vinyl Roofing Division. Drew earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Northern Iowa and master’s degree in business administration from Florida State University. Drew has over 29 years experience in business and industry in various engineering and managerial capacities. He has worked in the U.S. and Canadian operations for a major international manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, was a financial analyst with a major athletic apparel manufacturer and was an owner of a general contracting company.
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