Historic Preservation Master Plan

The Incorporated County of Los Alamos is seeking a qualified Consultant to develop a comprehensive Historic Preservation Master Plan through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The project requires collecting and assessing information about Los Alamos County's historic buildings, structures, landscapes, and cultural assets, as well as gathering community input on historic preservation efforts. Key deliverables include a detailed historic sites survey, public engagement process, preservation participant group coordination, historical documentation and assessment, preservation planning and maintenance strategy development, code review, and creation of a GIS-compatible digital inventory of historical sites. The RFP was advertised on August 28, 2025, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 3, 2025, and proposals due on September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The evaluation will use a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across qualifications and experience (15 points), previous clients (10 points), understanding of industry standards (10 points), description of services (25 points), project management plan (20 points), and cost proposal (20 points).

The County provides opportunities for business preferences, including designations for local (Los Alamos) businesses, resident (New Mexico) businesses, Native American resident businesses, and veteran businesses, with a revenue cap of $6 million for certain preference categories. Potential vendors must submit various required documents, including a Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, Verification of Authorized Offeror Form, and Certification Regarding Debarment. The contract term may extend up to seven years, with the county anticipating contract award on November 3, 2025. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the Cost Proposal Worksheet provides detailed guidelines for pricing, including restrictions on travel expenses and reimbursable costs. Vendors must provide client references from at least three similar service engagements within the past 3-5 years, and the county reserves the right to contact these references to validate the information provided. Proposers must submit their responses through the county's online Procurement Portal and comply with all specified requirements to be considered for the contract.