African American Cultural Resource Survey

The City of Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board is seeking qualified Historic Preservation Professionals to conduct an African American Cultural Resource Survey within the city's municipal limits. The primary objective is to comprehensively document and evaluate African American historical sites and buildings through field investigations, archival research, and detailed property assessments. Required deliverables include a list of relevant properties, individual inventory forms for each identified resource, comprehensive photographs, and a survey report with maps outlining survey findings and potential National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in historic preservation, provide relevant experience, and disclose potential conflicts of interest. The procurement follows a two-step proposal process with separate technical and price submissions. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal Zoom meeting on June 24, 2024, at 2:30 pm, a deadline for questions on June 26, 2024, and the final proposal submission deadline of July 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm through the city's eProcurement Portal. The review committee will evaluate proposals on July 12, potentially conduct interviews on July 15, and aim to execute the contract by July 19, 2024.

The project is funded through a 60/40 match of federal and local sources, with a total project budget of $15,000-$20,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. One Historic Preservation Board member with over 30 years of property ownership research in Laramie County will assist the selected professional with title searches. The grant application highlights the historical significance of the project, noting Cheyenne's unique status in the 1946 Green Book as one of three communities with documented African American tourist accommodations. Proposals must remain valid for at least 120 days, and all submitted documents (except proprietary or financial information) will become public record under the Wyoming Public Records Act. The selected firm will be required to sign a professional services agreement and provide a Certificate of Insurance. The project supports broader goals of preserving African American historical heritage, potentially contributing to economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and increased community awareness.