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Historic Resources Survey Services

Mercedes, TexasTexas, USADue Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Client
Mercedes, Texas
RFP Number
DRA-11830
Posted
10/8/2026
Category
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The City of Mercedes, Texas, requires a qualified firm or individual to perform a reconnaissance-level historic resources survey to identify, document, and evaluate historic properties within designated areas of the city. The scope encompasses project initiation and public engagement, research design, historical research, field work with full-color digital photographs, and data evaluation compiling findings into an inventory table. Eligible bidders are US-based qualified firms or individuals with proven expertise in historic preservation and experience conducting similar surveys meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards. Applicants must deliver one hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB drive to Mercedes City Hall by 3:00 PM CST on October 21, 2026; email submissions are not accepted. Questions regarding the specifications must be submitted in writing to Historic Preservation Officer Marisol Vidales. Proposals are evaluated on Project Approach (40 points), Previous Experience (30 points), Professional Qualifications (20 points), and Fee Proposal/Contract and Budget Justification (10 points). The total project budget cannot exceed $100,000, funded as part of a Certified Local Government grant. The contract term begins upon execution and ends upon receipt of final deliverables, which are due no later than September 1, 2028.

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The City of Mercedes, Texas, is seeking qualified consultants to conduct a reconnaissance level Historic Resources Survey to identify, document, and evaluate historic properties within designated areas of the city. The project has a total budget of $100,000. Qualified firms or individuals must possess proven expertise in historic preservation, architectural history, cultural resources management, and related disciplines as defined by the Secretary of the Interior's Profession…

Issued by
City of Mercedes, Texas
RFP Posted
10/07/2026
Proposals due
3:00 P.M. CST on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Anticipated award
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Final deliverables due
September 1, 2028
How to submit
Sealed hard copy and USB drive
Submission details
One (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy (on USB drive) must be sealed and delivered to Commission Chambers, Mercedes City Hall, 400 S. Ohio Ave., Mercedes, TX 78570. Proposals must be clearly marked with RFP 2026-007 HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY. Emails will not be accepted.
Contract term
Starts upon contract execution and ends upon receipt of final deliverables, no later than September 1, 2028.
Estimated value
Not to exceed $100,000
Place of performance
Mercedes, Texas
Insurance and bonding
Evidence of insurance, including general liability and automobile liability, must be included in the proposal.
Funding
FY 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant administered by the Texas Historical Commission ($50,000) and City of Mercedes local match ($50,000)

How proposals are evaluated

Project Approach40 points
Professional Qualifications20 points
Previous Experience30 points
Fee Proposal/Contract, and Budget Justification10 points

Scope of work

  • Research Design Report
  • Draft and Final Historic Resources Survey Report
  • Historic Resources Survey Forms for surveyed properties
  • Historic Resources Inventory Table of all surveyed properties
  • Photo documentation of all surveyed properties
  • Detailed maps of surveyed areas
  • Physical and electronic copies of all work products
  • Presentation of final findings to the City Commission

Minimum qualifications

  • Proven expertise in historic preservation, architectural history, cultural resources management, and related disciplines as defined by Secretary of Interior Standards
  • Substantial experience conducting similar historic resources surveys for Certified Local Government communities
  • Familiarity with Texas Historical Commission CLG grant guidelines, Historic Resources Survey guidelines, and Secretary of Interior Standards
  • Examples of at least three (3) completed survey projects demonstrating competence
  • Representative example of completed survey or similar project in the Rio Grande Valley (Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, or Willacy counties)

Documents to include with the bid

  • Fee proposal/contract with budget justification
  • Evidence of general liability and automobile liability insurance
  • Resumes for key personnel and additional team members/subconsultants
  • Examples of at least three completed survey projects
  • Representative example of completed survey/project from the Rio Grande Valley
  • Three professional references with contact information
  • Bidder Certification
  • Addenda Acknowledgment Form
  • Conflict of Interest / Non-Collusion Statement

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