RFQ - Linton Barber Shop

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking qualified firms to provide professional architectural and related services for the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail strategic plan and the historic restoration of Linton’s Barbershop/Beauty Salon, including site‑park design and museum‑planning support. The work is organized into Phase 1 (restoration and park design) with potential later phases for detailed construction documents and construction administration. Firms must demonstrate Alabama licensure, relevant historic‑preservation experience, and a robust QA/QC program. • Develop a strategic plan for the Civil Rights Trail focusing on the Linton’s Barbershop site. • Produce schematic to final architectural drawings, site‑park layouts, lighting, statue pads, and a small stage. • Provide cost estimating (preliminary numbers by July 1 2023) and bid‑phase assistance, with optional construction‑administration services. • Coordinate with the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail Foundation and deliver museum/business‑plan consulting. • Submit a qualified‑based RFQ response by February 1 2023, adhering to the city’s licensing, conflict‑of‑interest, and QA/QC requirements.