RFP - Reconnaissance-Level Survey of Historic Properties

Spanish Fork City in Utah is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a Reconnaissance-Level Survey (RLS) of approximately 400 historic-age properties within the city's historic core, spanning the area between 300 West to 300 East and 300 South to 400 North. The project, funded by a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant administered by the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), aims to identify and evaluate properties potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and support community preservation planning. Consultants must comply with the RLS Guidelines (June 2025), the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, and 36 CFR 61 qualification standards. The required deliverables include comprehensive documentation with photographs of each property, completed SHPO survey forms, property classification by integrity and eligibility, GIS-compatible mapping data, and a final report with survey findings, historical context, and recommendations. The proposal selection will be based on weighted criteria: experience and qualifications (30%), project approach (25%), timeline (20%), cost (20%), and references (5%). The RFP was released on August 27, 2025, with proposals due by September 15, 2025, and the city plans to select a consultant by September 30, 2025.

The contract term runs from October 15, 2025, to October 15, 2026, with a total project budget not exceeding $30,000. While the RFP does not specifically mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the consultant will be required to attend multiple meetings, including presentations to the Historic Preservation Commission and City Council. The selected consultant must submit digital deliverables to both the City and SHPO. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that requires integration. The project necessitates a consultant with expertise in historic property surveys, preservation standards, and the ability to conduct comprehensive documentation and analysis of historic properties. Potential respondents should have experience working with municipal government agencies, historic preservation offices, and be capable of producing high-quality, detailed survey reports that meet professional archaeological and historical research standards.