About this opportunity
AI summaryThe State of Alabama requires statewide historic preservation plan services to support the preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public attractions. The selected contractor must gather data by actively involving broad public participation and professional organizations, develop survey information early in the project, review the 2020-2025 State Plan goals, and create the new plan offsite based on the previous plan's framework. Eligibility is limited to onshore, United States organizations. Applicants must register in Alabama Buys and may submit proposals online or via hard copy. Hard copy submissions require a completed manual response information form, one original Disclosure Statement, handwritten original signatures in ink, and clear envelope identification with the solicitation number and closing date.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Alabama Historical Commission
Scope of work
- Complete a single concise printed Statewide Historic Preservation Plan document
- Conduct broad-based public participation and data gathering including electronic surveys
- Review Goals and Objectives from the 2020-2025 State Plan
- Assess historic resources throughout the state to communicate major findings
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Executive Summary | 5 points |
| Vendor Qualifications and Experience | 35 points |
| Proposed Project Plan and Approach | 40 points |
| Cost Proposal | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Understanding of NPS requirements for a State Plan as described in the HPF Grants Manual
- Strong experience in preservation planning
- Registration with Alabama Secretary of State for foreign entities prior to transacting business
- Enrollment and participation in E-Verify Program
Documents to include with your response
- Original Disclosure Statement
- E-Verify Memorandum of Agreement
- Detailed pricing proposal
- Reference letters
- Manual response information form for hard copy submissions
Key dates
- Questions due
- 5:00 p.m. CST on November 13, 2026
- Proposals due
- 4:30 p.m. CST on November 30, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Alabama Buys portal or hard copy
- Instructions
- Online submission preferred in Alabama Buys. Hard copy submissions require the manual response information form, one original Disclosure Statement, and identification on the package.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial contract begins on the Governor's signature date and expires 2 years after, with options to renew for 3 additional one-year terms.
- Place of performance
- Alabama
- Funding
- Historic Preservation Fund, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966