Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-032

Historic Preservation Consulting for Central Avenue Historic District Design Guidelines Revision

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas is seeking qualified consultants to provide Historic Preservation Services for the revision of the Central Avenue Historic District Design Guidelines Handbook. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Office (Purchasing Division) - Contact: Olivia Thomason, Purchasing Supervisor - Scope of Services: - Revise and modernize the Central Avenue Historic District Design Guidelines Handbook (approx. 80 pages) - Graphic design, content updates, and production of both digital and printed materials - Public engagement and outreach activities - Project management, including monthly Steering Committee meetings and ongoing communication with City and State Historic Preservation Office staff - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (as amended in 1997) - Compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including those from the National Park Service and Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) - Demonstrated expertise in historic preservation and experience with public engagement - All deliverables must be provided to both the City and the State Historic Preservation Office - Project is funded by a Certified Local Government grant administered by the AHPP and the National Park Service - Compliance with non-discrimination and federal contracting requirements is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified firms

Description

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for qualified consultants or firms to revise the Central Avenue Historic District Design Guidelines Handbook. The project involves updating the guidelines to be more accessible and aligned with current standards, including graphic design, content modernization, public engagement, and project management. The selected consultant must meet federal historic preservation professional standards and comply with applicable federal regulations. Responses are due by May 15, 2026.

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