Historic Resources Survey

The City of Bowdon, Georgia, in partnership with the Georgia Historic Preservation Division and the National Park Service, is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive historic resources survey of approximately 282 parcels within city limits, including buildings, structures, sites, and objects constructed before 1983. The primary deliverables include survey data entry into the Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographic Information System (GNAHRGIS) database, a comprehensive survey report with accompanying maps, monthly progress reports, and community meeting participation. Key project milestones include 25 percent data entry completion by January 15, 2024, 75 percent completion by May 15, 2024, first draft submission by August 15, 2024, second draft by November 1, 2024, and final deliverables by January 15, 2025. Successful consultants must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards and demonstrate expertise in architectural history, historic architecture, American architectural history, Georgia historic resources, architectural surveys, historic contexts, GNAHRGIS database procedures, digital photography, and technical writing. The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity to meet schedule and budget requirements, past performance, project understanding, and quality assurance processes. Proposals are due by September 29, 2023, with submission requirements including two written copies and one electronic copy.

This procurement does not appear to contain specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types, though all award recipients and contractors must comply with applicable City, State, and Federal non-discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project will be financed through a 2023 Historic Preservation Fund Grant administered by the National Park Service and the Georgia Historic Preservation Division, with a maximum contract budget of $17,700.00. All project work shall conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, which include Standards for Evaluation, Identification, and Registration, ensuring compliance with federal preservation standards and procedures throughout the survey process.