Historic and Architectural Survey Service
- Client
- Frankfort, KY. 
- RFP Number
- DRA-11751
- Posted
- 10/1/2026
- Category
- Data Research and Analytics
- Budget
- Looking for proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Frankfort, Kentucky needs a vendor to provide historic and architectural survey services for approximately 85-95 properties. The selected vendor must conduct site visits, field work, archival research, photography, mapping, and an initial meeting with the Historic Preservation Officer within 30 days of contract execution. This work will finalize district boundaries and summarize survey data and local history for public engagement and a potential future National Register nomination. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid on this contract, and the performance of the work will be offsite. Prospective bidders must submit all questions no later than October 8, 2026. The buyer is currently looking for proposals and has not provided a specific budget, submission deadline, submission method, evaluation criteria, or contract term.
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 competitive, sealed responses from qualified consultants or consulting firms to conduct a historic and architectural survey of approximately 85-95 properties adjacent to the Holmes Street corridor. The purpose is to finalize boundaries for an eligible National Register district, summarize survey data, and prepare for public engagement and potential future National Register nomination. The opportunity is open to qualified onshore USA organiz…
- 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 to HPO
- February 15, 2027
- Revised draft forms and draft summary report due to KHC
- April 15, 2027
- Public presentation
- May 2027
- Final submission of completed survey forms and summary report
- June 10, 2027
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy or Electronic via DemandStar
- Submission details
- Hard copy submitted to Office of Purchasing Division, City Hall, 315 West Second Street, Frankfort, KY. Electronic submission via DemandStar requires one (1) signed electronic copy.
- Contract term
- One year from the date of signing, or upon completion of all contracted services, whichever occurs first, with potential extension upon written agreement.
- Estimated value
- Project budget should not exceed $37,500.00
- Place of performance
- Frankfort, Kentucky (adjacent to the Holmes Street corridor / Offsite)
- Insurance and bonding
- Occurrence form commercial general liability and commercial professional liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), listing the city as an additional insured. Statutory Workers' Compensation coverage required. Professional Liability single limit $1,000,000 and general aggregate $2,000,000.
- Funding
- Certified Local Government (CLG) subgrant funded in part by the federal Historic Preservation Fund; subject to 2 CFR Part 200 and federal grant regulations.
How proposals are evaluated
| General Information | 25 points |
| Work Plan for Scope of Services | 25 points |
| Past Experience | 25 points |
| Qualifications of Personnel | 25 points |
Scope of work
- Initial project meeting with Historic Preservation Officer within 30 days of contract execution and ongoing monthly updates
- Early contact and consultation with Kentucky Heritage Council staff in compliance with applicable standards and manuals
- Site visits, fieldwork, and archival research including deed research and local historical museum data
- Photographs and mapping as required by the Kentucky Heritage Council to complete survey forms
- Supplementation and expansion of existing historic context for property evaluations
- Preparation of a comprehensive summary report fulfilling National Park Service and Kentucky Heritage Council requirements
- Public presentation of survey findings from Phase I and II to neighborhood residents in May 2027
- Final submission of completed survey forms and summary report in digital PDF format by June 10, 2027
Minimum qualifications
- Project manager must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards
- Ancillary staff must have educational background and/or experience in history, architectural history, historic preservation or related fields
- Must be properly licensed with the City of Frankfort to do business and in good standing with the City Occupational License Division
Documents to include with the bid
- Brief history of Respondent
- Description of Respondent's experience
- Work plan and detailed implementation action plan with timeline
- At least three references for similar services
- Organization chart and overview of key personnel
- Itemized breakdown of fees and costs
- Samples from similar jobs demonstrating scope performance ability
- Signed Certification Statement from Section Six, Subsection I
Source and verification
Original sourceCraxy AI summarizes this opportunity from the original listing and available solicitation documents. Confirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing source before responding.
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