North Dakota Bismarck Civic Plus #1376

Historic Context Study of Downtown Bismarck’s Commercial Core

The City of Bismarck is seeking a qualified consultant to document the history and character of its downtown commercial core. - Government buyer: City of Bismarck Planning Department, on behalf of the Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission; procurement contact: Lauren Oster. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product vendors, or named consulting firms are specified; this is a professional-services opportunity. - Requested services: One historic context study, plus project communications and public engagement. The study will cover historical and social development, building types and architectural patterns, themes and areas of significance, construction chronologies, National Register criteria, recommendations, and supporting research. - Deliverables and engagement: Written and digital study materials, maps, graphics, applicable photographs, GIS data, timeline, and bibliography; two anticipated review rounds; regular staff communication; and at least two community meetings. - Notable requirements: Follow applicable National Park Service guidance, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and North Dakota SHPO requirements. The proposed principal investigator must meet applicable architectural-history qualifications. The fixed-fee contract is capped at $27,500, including travel and other expenses. - Funding and schedule: Supported by a National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund grant administered through the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office. The anticipated project period is approximately 17 months, with final deliverables due in 2028.

Description

The City of Bismarck Planning Department seeks proposals from qualified consultants to develop a historic context study of downtown Bismarck’s commercial core. The study should explain the area’s development, social and cultural history, building types, and architectural patterns, and support future evaluation of properties inside and beyond the existing Downtown Historic District. Work includes researching relevant themes and property types, preparing the context document and supporting materials, coordinating with the Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission and State Historic Preservation Office, and participating in community engagement. The fixed-fee contract may not exceed $27,500, and final deliverables are due by September 1, 2028.

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