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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P838 HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANTCity of Fort Collins Administrative Services Purchasing Division REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF FORT COLLINS PROPOSAL NUMBER P-838 HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANT The City of Fort Collins is seeking proposals from consultants on board to assist with preparing the information required for a State Historical Fund Historic Structure Assessment (HSA) grant application, and then completing the HSA once it is awarded. Written proposals, five (5) will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before 3:00 p. m. (our clock), May 16, 2002. Proposal No. P-838. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained at the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Office at 215 North Mason St., 2"d floor, Fort Collins, Colorado. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained at the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Office at 215 North Mason St., 2"d floor, Fort Collins, Colorado or by calling Purchasing at (970) 221-6775. Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Carol Tuner, (970) 221- 6597, Project Manager. Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to John Stephen, CPPB, Senior Buyer, (970) 221-6777. Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision - making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited. Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities. Sincerely, -flames C O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management 215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Citlins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707 �N iN 0Z�g' iin�P Gy+AOE �TC my 9 7R rSi% �SN ft% SO% ?Ne% Ym488E ^pA °g ^W ZA m` ti GH?O 62. t Y x x _ NIX FARM 0-1 f m NATURAL AREA FACILITY i. `Ee Rm CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO NIX FARM HISTORY The Natural Resources Department acquired the approximately 27.5 acre Nix Farm in 1996. The property contains two residences, a ramp barn, and a storage shed. These buildings and structures have architectural significance to Fort Collins, as excellent examples of both Craftsman and vernacular, farm -related, architecture. The ramp barn in particular is highly significant as a rare example of this specialized barn construction technique. According to the previous owners, the farm land was originally owned by F. R. Baker, in the early 1870s. Frederick R. Baker arrived in Fort Collins in 1873, and took up a homestead patent on a parcel of land including this property. In the spring of 1895, Baker was elected mayor of Fort Collins, and served for four terms. One of his notable accomplishments while in office was in passing the 1896 Prohibition Ordinance. The sale of alcohol was banned in Fort Collins until 1969, when the ordinance was finally repealed. Baker was also responsible for the establishment of City Park. Eventually, the Baker farm was sold, and in the late 1950's Tom and Patsy Nix purchased nearly 200 acres from Charles Evans. The Nix's moved their dairy operation to the farm from their previous location in Hudson, Colorado. The dairy operation initially supported a herd of 50 dairy cows, but this number was increased in 1973 to about 120. This same year, the Nix's sold 119 acres of their land to a gravel company, and five acres to Bath Landscape. The Nix's owned the remaining piece for about 23 years, before selling the 27.5 acre Nix Farm to the City of Fort Collins in 1996. The Natural Resources Department intends to utilize the buildings and land for staff offices and a maintenance facility. The property contains two residences, a ramp barn, and an open storage shed. The primary residence is a beautiful Craftsman style home, with good architectural integrity. The only significant alteration of note was the circa 1995 enclosure of the front porch with windows. The kitchen area was remodeled in the mid 1960s, and non -historic doors and windows were added to the rear elevation. The interior was remodeled, in 1962, 1965 and in 1973, but still retains many of the home's original features, including a large gravity operating water tank in the attic. The ramp barn is a very rare example of this style of barn construction in the Fort Collins area. The barn was built to take advantage of the sloping terrain, allowing for the lower level horse stalls, then large quantities of dirt was used to create a wide "ramp" to the primary barn doors on the main level. The structure is also unusual for its size and height. The barn contains a full third story, used primarily for hay storage. The secondary residence was used primary for housing for the farm's manager or hired help. The small, ell -shaped frame dwelling appears to date to the turn of the century. It may not be original to the Nix Farm site, and was possibly moved onto the property in the early 1950s by then property owner Charles Evans. Anecdotal information suggests that it could have at one time been a part of Evan's property at the intersection of Mountain and College Avenues. Additional research will need to be conducted on the history of this building. The storage shed is constructed of concrete and sheet metal side walls. The roof, also of sheet metal, is supported by timber poles. Used for equipment and hay storage, and as a loafing shed for animals, the shed is a significant component of the site, both in its contribution for its vernacular farm architecture and for its contribution to the farm's sense of place and history. CITY OF FORT COLLINS-NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT CHS/SHF April 1, 2002 Grant Application NIX FARM (5LR10427) EAST FARMHOUSE RE -ROOF Photos Taken 2/18/02 by Carol Tunner NIX FARM LANDMARK DISTRICT BUILDINGS East Farmhouse - South East Elevation (temporary rolled roofing roof) East Farmhouse - Interior First Floor Doorknob and Decorative Backplate East Farmhouse - Interior First Floor Rimlock and Doorknob East Farmhouse - Interior First Floor Plinth Block at Upper Door Corner on Door to Upstairs CITY OF FORT COLLINS-NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT CHS/SHF April 1, 2002 Grant Application NIX FARM (51,1110427) EAST FARMHOUSE RE -ROOF Photos Taken 2/18102 by Carol Tunner East Farmhouse - West Front Elevation (temporary rolled roofing on roof) East Farmhouse - North West Elevation (temporary rolled roofing roof) CITY OF FORT COLLINS-NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT CHS/SHF April 1, 2002 Grant Application NIX FARM (51,1110427) EAST FARMHOUSE RE -ROOF Photos Taken 2/10/00 by Doug Moore NIX FARM LANDMARK DISTRICT BUILDINGS West Farmhouse - West Front Elevation - Currently Undergoing Rehabilitation (Under CLG Landmark Preservation Commission Design Review) for Natural Areas Staff (Built c. 1880, remodeled 1920) Loafing Shed - Looking Northeast (Unknown Age) Bank Barn -West Elevation (Built c. 1920) REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT Professional firms will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for review of the written proposals, the City reserves the right to have a formal interview session. The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating. WEIGHTING QUALIFICATION STANDARD FACTOR 2.0 Scope of Proposal Does the proposal show an understanding of the project objective, methodology to be used and results that are desired from the project? 2.0 Assigned Personnel Do the persons who will be working on the project have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people of the requisite skills assigned to the project? 1.0 Availability Can the work be completed in the necessary time? Can the target start and completion dates be met? Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if required? Is the project team available to attend meetings as required by the Scope of Work? 1.0 Motivation Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing the work in the required time frame? 2.0 Cost and Do the proposed cost and work hours compare Work Hours favorably with the project Manager's estimate? Are the work hours presented reasonable for the effort required in each project task or phase? 2.0 Firm Capability Does the firm have the support capabilities the assigned personnel require? Has the firm done previous projects of this type and scope? 2/9/00 Reference evaluation (Top Ranked Firm) The project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. QUALIFICATION STANDARD Overall Performance Would you hire this Professional again? Did they show the skills required by this project? Timetable Was the original Scope of Work completed within the specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a timely manner? Completeness Was the Professional responsive to client needs; did the Professional anticipate problems? Were problems solved quickly and effectively? Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within the project budget? Job Knowledge a) If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work? b) If Professional administered a construction contract, was the project functional upon completion and did it operate properly? Were problems corrected quickly and effectively? 2/9/00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City' and , [insert either a corporation, a partnership or an individual, doing business as ], hereinafter referred to as "Professional'. WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( ) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "B", consisting of ( ) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference. 3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in writing by the parties hereto. 4. Early Termination by City. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses: PSA 05101 1 Professional: City: With Copy to: In the event of any such early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for services rendered prior to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Professional's sole right and remedy for such termination. 5. Design, Project Indemnity and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and the coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to designs, plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies. The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City, its officers and employees in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever claimed by third parties against the City; and for the City's costs and reasonable attorneys fees, arising directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement. The Professional shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 combined single limits, and errors and omissions insurance in the amount of 6. Compensation. [Use this paragraph or Option 1 below.] In consideration of the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional a fixed fee in the amount of ($ ) plus reimbursable direct costs. All such fees and costs shall not exceed ($ ). Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon the Professional's City -verified progress in completing the services to be performed pursuant hereto and upon the City's approval of the Professional's PSA 05/01 2 actual reimbursable expenses. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the work by the City. Upon final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, and other services rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City. 6. Compensation. [Option 11 In consideration of the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional on a time and reimbursable direct cost basis according to the following schedule: Hourly billing rates: Reimbursable direct costs: with maximum compensation (for both Professional's time and reimbursable direct costs) not to exceed ($ ). Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized statements of reimbursable direct costs are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon the Professional's City -verified progress in completing the services to be performed pursuant hereto and upon the City's approval of the Professional's reimbursable direct costs. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the work by the City. Upon final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings and other services rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City. 7. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of work, its project representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations, change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the City Representative. 8. Project Drawings. [Optional] Upon conclusion of the project and before final payment, the Professional shall provide the City with reproducible drawings of the project containing accurate information on the project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival quality, prepared on stable mylar base material using a non -fading process to prove for long storage and high quality reproduction. PSA 05/01 3 City of Fort Collins Administrative Services Purchasing Division REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF FORT COLLINS PROPOSAL NUMBER P-838 HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANT PROPOSAL DATE: 3:00 p.m.(our clock) May 16, 2002 215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707 9. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after the date of execution of this Agreement and every thirty (30) days thereafter, Professional is required to provide the City Representative with a written report of the status of the work with respect to the Scope of Services, Work Schedule, and other material information. Failure to provide any required monthly report may, at the option of the City, suspend the processing of any partial payment request. 10. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by Professional are those of an independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Professional's compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose. 11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based on the special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement shall be considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Professional shall neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. 12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans, specifications, reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the work. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement. 13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default. 14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the PSA 05/01 4 Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non -defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of the default. 15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers, employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties. 16. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction, interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement. 17. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit "_", consisting of ( ) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. PSA 05/01 5 THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO By: John F. Fischbach City Manager M James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management DATE: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Assistant City Attorney [Insert Professional's name] or [Insert Partnership Name] or [Insert individual's name] Doing business as [insert name of business] By: Title: CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT Date: ATTEST: Corporate Secretary (Corporate Seal) PSA 05/01 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF FORT COLLINS PROPOSAL NUMBER P-838 HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANT The City of Fort Collins is seeking proposals from consultants on board to assist with preparing the information required for a State Historical Fund Historic Structure Assessment (HSA) grant application, and then completing the HSA once it is awarded. Written proposals, five (5) will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before 3:00 p. m. (our clock), May 16, 2002. Proposal No. P-838. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained at the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Office at 215 North Mason St., 2"d floor, Fort Collins, Colorado. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained at the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Office at 215 North Mason St., 2"d floor, Fort Collins, Colorado or by calling Purchasing at (970) 221-6775. Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Carol Tuner, (970) 221- 6597, Project Manager. Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to John Stephen, CPPB, Senior Buyer, (970) 221-6777. Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision - making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited. Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities. Sincerely, lit,damesC O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP �" Director of Purchasing & Risk Management 1 Historic Nix Farm Rehabilitation Project 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Fort Collins, Colorado Historic Structure Assessment Application Assistance GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, is requesting proposals from experienced firms for a preservation consultant for Nix Farm. 2. The City's Project Manager for this project is Carol Tunner, Historic Preservation Planner. 3. The City of Fort Collins retains the right to reject any or all proposals and re - solicit, if deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Fort Collins. 4. Cost of Proposal Preparation. No reimbursement will be made by the City of Fort Collins for any costs incurred prior to a formal Notice to Proceed. 5. Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest. No officer, employee, or their dependent or person residing in and sharing the expenses of their household, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. This shall not apply to members of any authority, board, committee or commission of the City, other than the members of the City Council. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited. Any vendor knowing of this type of activity is encouraged to report in confidence to the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, Director of Finance, City Attorney or City Manager so the matter can be dealt with. 6. Each proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. 7. The City of Fort Collins is exempt from all state taxation including state sales and use taxes. 8. It is the intent of the City of Fort Collins to award this proposal based upon a fixed fee plus reimbursable costs. Consultant will be required to sign a Professional Services Agreement. II SCOPE OF WORK BACKGROUND INFORMATION In 1996, the City of Fort Collins, through their Natural Resources Department, purchased the Nix Farm that dates to the 1870s. The farm, overlooking the Poudre River in northeast Fort Collins, is planned to be offices, maintenance facilities and an education center for the city's Natural Areas Program. Much history has been gathered about the farm, including library and historic preservation office research, and oral interviews. The farm was designated a local landmark district in 2001. A preliminary history is attached. The historic buildings on site number four: a west, large, stuccoed, Craftsman farmhouse believed to have been the original dwelling, an east tri-gabled ell, wood -framed, farmhouse rumored to have been moved onto the site in 1950, a magnificent banked barn, and a concrete and timber loafing shed. (Pictures are attached.) The west farmhouse is currently undergoing a rehabilitation for reuse as office space for Natural Areas administrative personnel and rangers. It will not be the subject of this project other than researching its history. The barn and loafing shed are stabilized for the time being, but raccoons invaded the east farmhouse roof last fall. The extremely deteriorated wood shingle roof was torn off and replaced with rolled roofing. The city, through Advance Planning Historic Preservation staff, has applied this April 2002 for a State Historical Fund grant for financial assistance to re -roof with the more expensive but historically correct wood shingles, and to install period half -round gutters. This RFP concerns onlv the east farmhouse. barn. and loafing shed PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is to get a preservation consultant(s) on board to assist with preparing the information required for a State Historical Fund Historic Structure Assessment (HSA) grant application, and then completing the HSA once it is awarded. Then the results of the HSA will be used by city historic preservation staff to prepare an acquisition and development grant in the October 2002 round, so there may be a possibility of further services once the rehabilitation of the buildings has begun. SCOPE OF SERVICES The services required include those disciplines necessary to complete the requirements of a Historic Structure Assessment report for the interior and exterior of the east farmhouse, barn and loafing shed. Principal disciplines necessary would be historical research, historical architecture, accurate rehabilitation budgeting and scope of work, preservation structural engineering, etc. The city is already in possession of renovation drawings with recommendations, prepared by an architectural firm (drawings attached), so new drawings of the barn and east farmhouse should not be necessary. However, these recommendations need to be evaluated on the basis of historic preservation philosophy, standards and regulations. A description of what is needed follows, but it may not be all-inclusive. Historical Research — A title search needs to be done, further oral interviews, agricultural and property ownership map research, newspaper search, a library historic file search of past owners, photo search and any other sources a consultant may identify. The information prepared for the HSA then can be used for interpretation at the site. Historical Architecture — The consultant needs to be able to recommend appropriate restoration or reconstruction elements for the east farmhouse, barn and shed based on documentary and P physical evidence. There are questions still to be answered, such as if the barn had a wood roof originally and if the shed addition on the rear of the east farmhouse is historic, then how should it be restored. The east farmhouse particularly is a sleuthing challenge inside and out as windows and doors have been changed. The project requires an experienced historical architect who can determine the designs and intent of the original architect and is aware that preserving this historic farmhouse is not a "design opportunity." Accurate Rehabilitation Budgeting and Scope of Work Preparation — These elements will be required of the selected consultant for preparation of the proposed HSA grant application by city historic preservation staff. Preservation Structural Engineering — The east farmhouse is alleged to have been two houses that formerly existed to house railroad workers along the Mason St. railroad tracks near W. Mulberry St., and it is said that they were joined together in the move to the farm. Corroborating this story is the fact that both that particular block downtown and the farm were owned by Charles Evans, prominent citizen. The barn is believed to have some structural problems and a slight lean. A structural engineer needs to evaluate these problems and any others that are identified with the subject buildings. A qualified structural engineer should be able to incorporate selective code and safety enhancements, but limit verbatim application of new building code compliance mandates (apply the UCBC and alternative equivalents.) BUDGET AND TIME FRAME Budget — The city is planning that the consultant services will not exceed the maximum $10,000 that the State Historical Fund will provide for an HSA without a cash match. Time Frame — Historic preservation staff needs to have the HSA results completed by September 1, 2002, in order to be able to apply them to a SHF grant in the October 1, 2002 round. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This project requires an A-E team that has directly applicable project experience and one that concentrates on historic preservation versus renovation. The responding Letters of Interest should include a statement of Specialty Disciplines: (Historical Architect, Architectural Historian, Preservation Engineering, preservation project construction experience, etc.) Submit qualifications of the principal preservation consultant, team members or personnel that will be assigned to this project. Also provide previous experience in this type of agricultural project and HSA experience — listing all those completed (or " in process") historic preservation projects that were (are being) executed in general compliance with the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatments to Historic Properties." Include project references. PROJECT PROPOSALS Preservation consultants or teams of consultants who are interested in the project should send approximately a two page proposal including the proposed fee to produce the HSA, plus resumes , and listing of previous experience (examples) including HSA's, regarding agricultural historic properties, if available. Professional firms will be evaluated based on the following criteria: experience with the specific scope of work, the provision and quality of the specialty disciplines provided, awareness of and commitment to meeting the Secretary of the Interior' s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, availability and fee. These criteria will be the basis for review of the written 3 proposals by Advance Planning historic preservation staff, the Natural Areas Project Manager, and Purchasing Department staff. The City plans to select a consultant from the written proposals, but reserves the right to have a formal interview process. Applicants should understand that historic preservation values the durability and serviceability of appropriately repaired traditional building materials and systems....but there may be opportunity to creatively incorporate new technology and innovative solutions. This project will strive for project management and consultant continuity and communication ... from initial planning through project completion. Acceptance as the qualified preservation consultant for the Historic Structure Assessment grant application may qualify the consultant for further supervisory work on the eventual rehabilitation of the subject historic buildings at the Nix Farm and may be used for other City projects as needed. rd dvr C. 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