OFFICE OF PLANNING Developers and Builders Bios

The District of Columbia's Office of Planning Historic Preservation Office (HPO) is seeking a contractor to conduct historical research and documentation focusing on individuals significant to the district's historical development. The primary project objective is to develop biographical sketches, building upon previous work that produced 152 illustrated biographical profiles of prominent 19th-century architects. Potential contractors will be responsible for comprehensive historical research, developing detailed biographical documentation, and creating illustrated profiles that capture the contributions of key historical figures. The procurement was posted on March 13, 2012, with a remarkably short response window, closing on March 16, 2012 - effectively a three-day solicitation period. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in historical research methodologies, archival document analysis, and biographical documentation techniques specific to District of Columbia historical contexts.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided contract opportunity information, the highly specialized nature of the project suggests a need for contractors with advanced historical research capabilities and specific domain expertise in District of Columbia architectural and biographical history. The contract appears to be a specialized professional services engagement that would likely favor firms or individual researchers with demonstrated professional credentials in historical documentation, archival research, and biographical writing. No specific budget range or award value was included in the brief contract description. Potential respondents would need to possess advanced research skills, potentially advanced academic credentials in history or related fields, and the ability to produce scholarly, well-illustrated biographical documentation within a compressed timeframe.