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Historic and Architectural Survey Services

Frankfort, KentuckyKentucky, USADue Thursday, October 15, 2026
Client
Frankfort, Kentucky
RFP Number
DRA-11749
Posted
9/30/2026
Category
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Description

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The City of Frankfort Department of Planning and Community Development requires a qualified consultant to conduct an architectural and historic survey of approximately 85 to 95 properties in the Holmes Street Phase II area. The buyer needs the contractor to finalize district boundaries and summarize survey data and history for public engagement and potential National Register nomination. The selected vendor must develop a formal scope of services and timeline, perform work on-site, and satisfy registration and good-standing requirements with the city. Eligible US organizations must provide a project manager meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards. Bidders must submit proposals physically to the Office of Purchasing Division or digitally through DemandStar by 2:00 p.m. EST on October 15, 2026. Written questions must arrive by email or mail before 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2026. A selection committee evaluates submissions based on company history, scope work plans, past experience, personnel qualifications, and itemized fee proposals, reserving the right to negotiate with vendors other than the highest scorer. The contract term lasts for one year from signing or until completion of all contracted services. Bidders must submit an itemized project budget, including travel costs, to fit federal Historic Preservation Fund requirements.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Holmes St Ph II_RFP_Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Frankfort is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to conduct a historic and architectural survey of approximately 85-95 properties. The purpose is to finalize boundaries for an eligible National Register district adjacent to the Holmes Street corridor. Qualified US entities with relevant expertise are eligible to submit proposals.

Issued by
City of Frankfort, Kentucky, Department of Planning and Community Development
Questions due
October 8, 2026 no later than 4:30 p.m.
Proposals due
October 15, 2026 no later than 2:00 p.m. EST
Initial project meeting
within 30 days of executing a contract
Initial research and draft survey forms due
February 15, 2027
Revised draft survey forms and draft summary report due
April 15, 2027
Public presentation
May 2027
Final submission of survey forms and summary report
June 10, 2027
How to submit
Electronic via DemandStar or sealed hard copy
Submission details
Deliver sealed proposals to Office of Purchasing Division, City Hall, 315 West Second Street, Frankfort, KY or submit 1 signed electronic copy via DemandStar. Proposals must be clearly marked with RFP# 22526002-70.
Contract term
One year from the date of signing, or upon completion of all contracted services, whichever occurs first, with extension permitted by mutual written agreement.
Estimated value
should not exceed $37,500.00
Place of performance
Frankfort, Kentucky
Insurance and bonding
Occurrence form commercial general liability and commercial professional liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, naming the City as additional insured; Professional liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Workers' compensation coverage; 30 days written notice prior to cancellation.
Funding
Certified Local Government (CLG) subgrant / federal Historic Preservation Fund, subject to 2 CFR Part 200

How proposals are evaluated

General Information25 points
Work Plan for Scope of Services25 points
Past Experience25 points
Qualifications of Personnel25 points

Scope of work

  • Initial project meeting with Historic Preservation Officer within 30 days of contract execution
  • Early contact and ongoing consultation with the Kentucky Heritage Council
  • Site visits and field work to complete 85-95 survey forms
  • Review of Phase I survey reports and archival research at county and museum repositories
  • Photographs and mapping required to complete survey forms
  • Supplementation and expansion of the existing historic context for eligibility evaluation
  • Preparation of a summary report fulfilling NPS and KHC requirements
  • Public presentation on survey findings and final submission of digital PDF deliverables

Minimum qualifications

  • Project manager must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards
  • Ancillary staff must have background or experience in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or related fields
  • Must be properly licensed to do business with the City of Frankfort and in good standing

Documents to include with the bid

  • Brief history and experience of the Respondent
  • Work plan and detailed implementation action plan with timeline
  • At least three references for similar services
  • Organization chart and key personnel qualifications/resumes
  • Itemization of all fees and costs
  • Samples from similar jobs
  • Signed Certification Statement from Section Six, subsection I

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