1-tack barn condition photos.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document from The Parknership for architectural and engineering services related to the renovation of the Tack Barn located at Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Parknership is soliciting proposals from independent firms to develop architectural and engineering documents supporting the tack barn renovation project. Prospective bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting, with sessions scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM or October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by October 16, 2026, with responses distributed to all pre-bid meeting attendees by October 23, 2026. Completed proposals are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on November 16, 2026.

Proposals must identify total project costs and include a separate price sheet for potential additional services directed by The Parknership. Bidders are required to demonstrate relevant experience in historic site renovations and provide a list of responsible team members assigned to the project. Proposals should also include value engineering opportunities to ensure compliance with project budgeting constraints. The accompanying photograph document provides visual documentation of the tack barn's current condition, including exterior views, foundation damage, flaking paint, overgrown ivy, and interior spaces including the main room, addition, garage/kitchen area, stone wall, bathroom, and office spaces, which inform the scope of renovation work required.