Request for Proposals for Cultural Landscape and Visual Components Plan

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified individuals or firms to develop a cultural landscape and visual components plan for the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site. The selected contractor will be required to review existing site conditions and features, engage with stakeholders including the Caddo Nation and local community, and produce a final report with recommendations to guide THC's stewardship of this important cultural site. The services are estimated to take place between August 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024, with the option to extend the contract by three months. The evaluation criteria will assess the Respondent's proposed approach, experience and qualifications, and pricing, with the contract being awarded to the Respondent providing the best value to the State of Texas.

The THC has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract, so all respondents, including State of Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their response. The HUB utilization goal for this solicitation is 21.1% for all building construction contracts. The RFP does not provide the anticipated budget for the scope of work, and the THC is not willing to share this information with proposers.