Historic Preservation Consultation

Request for Proposals (RFP) Historic Preservation Consultation & SHPO Clearance for CDBG-Funded Demolition Issued by:North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC)(on behalf of the Town of Ticonderoga, under CDBG Imminent Threat Program) Issue Date: 11/10/2025Proposals Due: 12/1/2025Contact: Nicole Justice Green, President & CEO?? [email protected] | ? (518) 585-6366 1. Purpose The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), serving as grant administrator for a CDBG Imminent Threat award, is soliciting proposals from qualified historic-preservation consultants to complete SHPO and Section 106 environmental review coordination for the demolition of one blighted structure listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.The consultant will prepare, submit, and manage all documentation through the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) via the CRIS portal to obtain written clearance authorizing demolition in compliance with 24 CFR Part 58 and 36 CFR Part 800. 2. Project Background The property has been declared an imminent public safety hazard and is slated for demolition with CDBG Imminent Threat funds.Because federal funding is involved and the property is historically significant, the project requires Section 106 consultation and coordination with SHPO prior to any demolition activity or obligation of funds. 3. Scope of Work The selected consultant will: Prepare and Submit CRIS Review Request Collect and organize all required documentation: photographs (all elevations), maps, tax parcel data, historical narrative, and structural reports. Draft and submit a Project Review Request via CRIS identifying the undertaking as a federally funded CDBG Imminent Threat demolition. Coordinate with SHPO and HUD Responsible Entity Respond to SHPO inquiries, provide supplemental data, and coordinate with NRDC and the municipal Responsible Entity under 24 CFR 58. If requested, prepare effect determination and assist with consultation language for the Environmental Review Record (ERR). Mitigation Documentation (if required) Prepare Level II HABS/HAER-style photo recordation, measured drawings, or narrative per SHPO guidance. Submit all deliverables in digital and hard-copy form suitable for SHPO acceptance. Obtain Final SHPO Clearance Secure a formal “No Adverse Effect” letter or Memorandum of Agreement/Letter of Resolution. Provide NRDC with a complete CRIS record copy and summary memo for ERR inclusion. Deliverables CRIS submission packet and SHPO tracking number. Copies of all SHPO correspondence. Final clearance letter or executed mitigation agreement. Brief summary memo for ERR file. Timeline Task Target Completion Contract award 12/8/2025 Draft CRIS submission Within 2 weeks of award SHPO response and revisions 30–60 days Final clearance issued 90 days (target) 6. Proposal Requirements Cover letter summarizing qualifications and availability. Resumé(s) of key personnel with Section 106 and SHPO experience. Examples of at least two CDBG or federally funded demolition projects with SHPO clearance. Work plan and fee schedule. References (2 minimum). 7. Evaluation Criteria Criterion Weight Experience with SHPO and Section 106 under CDBG/HUD programs 40 % Clarity of approach and timeline 25 % Cost reasonableness 20 % Capacity to begin immediately 15 % 9. Submission Email PDF proposal to:?? [email protected] line: “RFP – CDBG Imminent Threat SHPO Consultation Ticonderoga” 10. General Conditions This procurement is subject to HUD and NYS CDBG requirements, including 24 CFR Part 85 and Part 58. NRDC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate with qualified proposers, and to make an award in the best interest of the program. MWBE and Section 3 Participation Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation In accordance with the New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, the North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), acting on behalf of the Town of Ticonderoga, strongly encourages participation of certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in all public contracts. MWBE firms that are NYS-certified through Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) are encouraged to submit proposals either as prime consultants or as subcontractors. Respondents should indicate their MWBE status in the proposal and identify any certified MWBE subcontractors to be utilized, including their NYS certification number. NRDC reserves the right to require documentation of MWBE utilization as a condition of award or payment. Section 3 Requirements This project is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and is therefore subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulation 24 CFR Part 75. Section 3 requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, employment and contracting opportunities arising in connection with this project be directed to low- and very-low-income persons, particularly those residing in the project area, and to Section 3 Business Concerns. Firms submitting proposals are encouraged to identify and promote opportunities for Section 3 residents and businesses. The selected consultant will be required to complete Section 3 Certification Forms and to report any hiring, subcontracting, or training opportunities created as a result of this contract. Equal Employment Opportunity NRDC and its funding partners are equal opportunity employers. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or familial status is prohibited. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 10.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 20.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 10.00%