RFP2026-112 Historic Resources Survey Update Phase 1

The City of Tybee Island, Georgia is requesting proposals for a Historic Resources Survey Update Phase I under RFP2026-112, with proposals due by 3:00 PM on October 19, 2026.

The scope encompasses Phase I documentation of up to 500 historic resources constructed prior to 1986 within the southern portion of Tybee Island. Deliverables include a windshield survey, public outreach, background research, comprehensive field survey with GNAHRGIS database entry, and a final Historic Resources Survey report with mapping. The work spans five phases: windshield survey by January 15, 2027; public outreach concurrent with background research by March 31, 2027; comprehensive field survey and data entry by September 30, 2027; and final survey report and mapping by March 31, 2028. Contract performance begins January 1, 2027.

Proposers must hold professional qualifications per National Park Service standards in Architectural History, Historic Architecture, or History. E-Verify compliance, proof of occupational tax certificate, commercial general liability insurance of $2 million minimum, and professional liability insurance of $2 million minimum are mandatory. Proposals must include detailed cost breakdown by phase and be submitted in two original copies plus one electronic copy to Aleesha Robinson at Tybee Island City Hall, 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328.

The maximum project budget is $20,500. Financing is provided in part through a Historic Preservation Fund Grant administered by the Georgia Historic Preservation Division, with remainder funding from the City of Tybee Island.

Evaluation criteria are professional qualifications (20 points), specialized experience and technical competence (20 points), capacity to accomplish services on schedule and within budget (20 points), past performance (15 points), understanding of project (15 points), and quality assurance (10 points).

No pre-proposal meeting will be held. Direct all questions in writing to Aleesha Robinson at aleesha.robinson@cityoftybee.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities and technicalities, negotiate directly with proposers, and accept the proposal it deems in its best interest regardless of price.