Historic Stone Wall Inventory Consulting Services

The Town of Cumberland is hiring a qualified historic‑preservation consultant to inventory, document, evaluate, and interpret historic stone walls throughout the municipality, verify and augment existing GIS data, classify walls, and train town staff and Historic District Commission members. The consultant will provide draft and final reports, an eligibility list for future preservation programs, and conduct required meetings and presentations. • Conduct field inspections of historic stone walls on private and public properties and verify GIS (LiDAR) stone‑wall data. • Classify walls by type, condition, age, and significance; analyze spatial patterns to interpret historic land‑use. • Produce a draft inventory report (January 2027) and a final report (June 2027) with an eligibility list for preservation funding. • Deliver on‑site training for town staff and Historic District Commission members (January 2027). • Participate in kickoff, training, and evening presentation meetings to the Historic District Commission and Town Council. • Complete all work within an $10,500 budget over an 11‑month schedule (August 2026 – June 2027).