RFQ #11-25 Historic Preservation Consulting Services

The City of Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a historic preservation consulting services contractor through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #11-25, with Covington City identified as a potential participating jurisdiction. The procurement aims to secure an on-call consultant for a 36-month contract with potential three 12-month extensions to support the city's revitalization efforts. Specific consulting services include historic tax credit application consulting, developing local historic district design guidelines, strategic planning, training, and public engagement. Qualified consultants must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and demonstrate experience working with local government preservation programs. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm experience, team qualifications, approach and work plan, and ability to respond as an on-call consultant. Key procurement dates include a procurement and technical question submission deadline of June 10, 2024, potential addenda issuance on June 14, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of June 27, 2024. The selection process will involve an initial review by an evaluation committee, potential interviews with top-ranked respondents, and subsequent contract negotiations.

The RFQ documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears open to professional consulting firms with demonstrated historic preservation expertise, though no specific budget range or award value is detailed in the available materials. The City reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, particularly if submitted bids exceed available funding. The contract will ultimately be awarded based on the recommendation of the selection committee, with the goal of securing a consultant capable of supporting Hopewell's comprehensive revitalization strategies. While specific financial parameters are not disclosed, the 36-month contract structure with potential extensions suggests a substantive, long-term engagement for the selected consultant.