Auburn Civicplus #RFP for Commercial Area Historic Resource Survey

Auburn Seeks Historic Preservation Consultants for Downtown/Old Town Commercial Area Survey

The City of Auburn Economic Development Department is seeking qualified historic preservation consultants to perform a comprehensive survey of the Downtown/Old Town commercial districts. - Government Buyer: - City of Auburn Economic Development Department - Scope of Work: - Reconnaissance-level survey of approximately 160 acres and 360 parcels in the Downtown/Old Town commercial area - Documentation and evaluation of commercial buildings, historic objects, and archaeological resources - Update and preparation of Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms - GIS-compatible mapping of surveyed resources - Preparation of a final report with recommendations for historic preservation and planning - Coordination with City staff and the Historic Design Review Commission - Public engagement and compliance with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards - Notable Requirements: - Consultants must have experience with historic resource surveys and public engagement - Focus on sites or districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) - Excludes residential properties; focus is on commercial and civic structures - Supports the Auburn 2045 General Plan Update and CEQA review - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation.

Description

The City of Auburn is seeking proposals from qualified historic preservation consultants to conduct a reconnaissance-level built environment survey of the Downtown/Old Town commercial districts. The survey will document commercial buildings, historic objects, and archaeological resources within the survey boundaries, noting any sites or districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR). This project supports the Auburn 2045 General Plan Update and aims to provide an updated inventory of cultural resources to aid future planning, environmental review, and preservation activities. The work must be completed by December 31, 2026, with proposals due by August 31, 2026.

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