Downtown Historic Context Study

The City of Bismarck is seeking a consultant to develop a historic context study of its downtown commercial core, with a contract budget capped at $27,500 and final deliverables due by September 1, 2028.

City of Bismarck > Planning Department > Historic Preservation Commission


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Dec 31, 2026 11:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 03:00 PM
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laoster@bismarcknd.gov
+17013551846
221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, USA
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The City of Bismarck seeks a qualified consultant to prepare a thorough historic context study of the downtown commercial core, including the existing Downtown Historic District and potentially relevant areas beyond its current boundaries. The study will document the area’s social and cultural history, built environment, architectural patterns, property types, development chronology, and relevant themes and periods of significance. It must follow applicable National Park Service guidance and Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and support future National Register district amendments or nominations. The work includes research and analysis, maps and graphic materials, public collaboration, regular staff communications, at least one in-person initial community meeting and one later community meeting, and draft and final report reviews by the Historic Preservation Commission and State Historic Preservation Office. The proposal must describe the firm’s qualifications, relevant work products, geographic accessibility, project team, approach, timeline, itemized budget, public collaboration plan, insurance, conflicts of interest, and designated contact. Proposals are limited to 15 pages, excluding attachments or linked documents, which are limited to five pages. The fixed-fee contract may not exceed $27,500; final deliverables are due September 1, 2028.

Classification Codes
NAICS541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSCB521Historical Studies
Smart Codes
historic preservation consultinghistoric context studyarchitectural history research
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Dec 14, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 18, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Answered by Addendum
Dec 31, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Feb 12, 2027-Selection Committee Recommendation to Historic Preservation Commission
Feb 17, 2027-Historic Preservation Commission Selection
Mar 9, 2027-Commission Recommendation Submitted for City Commission Review
Apr 13, 2027-Contract Approval
Apr 14, 2027-Notice to Proceed
Sep 1, 2028-Final Deliverables Due
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
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