Auburn Civicplus #68

City of Auburn Seeks Historic Preservation Consultants for Downtown/Old Town Survey

The City of Auburn Economic Development Department is seeking qualified historic preservation consultants to conduct a reconnaissance-level survey of the Downtown/Old Town commercial districts. - Scope of Work: - Survey and document approximately 160 acres and 360 parcels, focusing on commercial and civic buildings (residential properties excluded unless budget allows) - Update and expand the historic resources inventory using Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms - Provide GIS-compatible mapping and digital photography of surveyed resources - Prepare a final report with recommendations for historic preservation and planning - Coordinate with City staff, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and present findings to the Historic Design Review Commission - Conduct public engagement as part of the process - Notable Requirements: - Proven experience in historic resource surveys and documentation - Ability to complete all work within a compressed timeline due to funding expiration - Excludes archaeological investigations, subsurface testing, and Native American consultation - Not-to-exceed budget of $40,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms specializing in historic preservation.

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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