When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Somerville. The work is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Historic preservation consulting firm with experience applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Qualified professionals experienced in construction document review and historic site inspections. Strong background supporting municipal preservation commissions or community preservation committees. Local or regional firm familiar with Massachusetts preservation requirements.

Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Service (Due August 26, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Somerville, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: August 17, 2026Deadline: August 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

Somerville seeks historic preservation expertise to review construction documents, inspect historic elements, assess compliance with preservation standards, and present written findings to municipal committees.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Questions Due: August 19th, 2026

Proposals Due: August 26th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award: September 9th, 2026

Contract Commencement: October 1st, 2026

Contract Completion: September 30th, 2029

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 19, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City Of Somerville

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Somerville, Massachusetts, seeks a vendor to provide historic preservation technical assistance. The service will support projects funded through a revenue stream dedicated to open space, recreation, and historic preservation initiatives.

Selected historic preservation grant projects must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation. The contractor will review construction documents for compliance with those standards or applicable city preservation restriction guidelines, inspect historic elements during and after construction or installation, and prepare written analyses.

The contractor will also meet with the Historic Preservation Commission or Community Preservation Committee to present findings. All questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026, and proposals are due by August 26, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Somerville. The work is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Historic preservation consulting firm with experience applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
Qualified professionals experienced in construction document review and historic site inspections
Strong background supporting municipal preservation commissions or community preservation committees
Local or regional firm familiar with Massachusetts preservation requirements

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