RFP 27-05 CPA Historic Preservation Technical Assistance

The City of Somerville is seeking an on‑call historic‑preservation consulting firm to provide technical assistance for projects funded under the Commonwealth Preservation Assistance (CPA) program or subject to city‑held preservation restrictions. The contractor will review construction documents for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, conduct site inspections, and supply written analyses or attend commission meetings as needed. Services are billed on an hourly‑rate basis over a three‑year contract period (10/01/2026 – 09/30/2029). The solicitation requires a full non‑price technical proposal (including qualifications, staff resumes, references, and required certifications) and a separate price proposal with hourly rates for each labor category. Compliance with the Somerville Living‑Wage Ordinance and insurance requirements is mandatory. • Provide on‑call technical reviews of historic‑preservation projects (construction document compliance, site inspections, advisory meetings). • Submit separate sealed (or electronic) non‑price technical and price proposals, including hourly rates for Principal Consultant, Associate Consultant, and any additional staff. • Meet required certifications (Living‑Wage, insurance, non‑collusion, good‑standing, etc.) and furnish mandatory checklist items (cover letter, living‑wage form, certificates, W‑9, etc.).