Historic Preservation Guidelines

The City of Battle Creek is seeking a qualified firm to develop a uniform set of historic district design guidelines and guide the development of economic and technical feasibility and hardship documents. The selected firm will work with a steering committee to revise an existing set of design guidelines and develop a new document with graphic representations. The firm will also conduct workshops with the steering committee and present drafts to the Historic District Commission for comment and revision. The contract may be terminated with 30 days' notice. Key points to consider: • The firm should have experience in historic restoration projects and working with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). • The firm should be able to address key priorities in the scope of work and provide a detailed summary of how they will approach the services needed. • The firm should provide a list of deliverables and a work schedule. • The firm should be available for interviews, if required.