Bismarck Civicplus #1376

Historic context study of downtown Bismarck’s commercial core

The City of Bismarck is seeking a consultant to document the history and significance of its downtown commercial core. - Government buyer: City of Bismarck Planning Department, on behalf of the Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission; contact named in the notice: Lauren Oster. - Procurement: One downtown historic context study and related project communications and public engagement. No OEMs, products, or commercial vendors are named. - Study scope: Research the area’s development, social and cultural history, buildings, architectural patterns, property types, themes of significance, and construction chronology. Analyze applicable National Register criteria and support future district amendments or nominations. - Deliverables: Written context study, maps and graphics, timeline, bibliography, recommendations, applicable photographs, GIS data, and required digital and hard-copy copies. The consultant will provide drafts for two anticipated review rounds with the Commission and North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office. - Requirements: Follow applicable National Park Service, Secretary of the Interior, and State Historic Preservation Office standards. The principal investigator must meet professional qualification standards and be permitted as an architectural historian in North Dakota. Include regular staff coordination and at least two community meetings. - Budget and schedule: Fixed fee capped at $27,500. Work is expected to span about 17 months, with final deliverables due at the end of the project period.

Description

The City of Bismarck is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a historic context study of downtown Bismarck’s commercial core, including the Bismarck Downtown Historic District and areas beyond its boundary. The study will document the area’s development, social and cultural history, building types, architectural patterns, themes, and property types, and support future evaluation and potential amendment of the historic district. Work includes research, preparation of the historic context, public engagement, and review and revisions with the Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission and State Historic Preservation Office. The fixed-fee contract may not exceed $27,500, and final deliverables are due by September 1, 2028.

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