Architectural Historian Consultant for MHT

The Maryland Historical Trust is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure qualified architectural historian consultant services to update and revise the National Register nomination for Rodgers Tavern in Cecil County and complete the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (Architecture) form for Patridge Hall in Cecil County. This procurement is funded through a National Park Service FFY23 American Battlefield Protection Grant supporting the project "Reconstructing Revolution-era Cultural Landscapes of the Washington-Rochambeau Military Encampments, Cecil and Harford Counties, Maryland." The consultant or consultant team must conduct comprehensive research and documentation to support these historic property designations and registrations. Key deliverables include completed National Register nomination materials and architectural inventory forms meeting NPS and state standards. The contract term shall commence upon finalization with the selected consultant or team, with all services required to be completed by June 1, 2027. The proposal submission deadline is April 8, 2026, with the opportunity posted as of March 30, 2026.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements based on the information provided. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement notice. The award value and budget range for this consulting engagement have not been disclosed in the available documentation. Interested consultants should review the complete RFP materials for additional requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and any supplemental information regarding qualifications, experience with National Register nominations, and architectural history expertise that may be specified by the Maryland Historical Trust.