FY27 Administration of the Main Street Program

The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is awarding a sole‑source contract to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation to manage and administer the state’s Main Street program for FY 2026‑27. The contractor will provide comprehensive program‑administration services, including statewide outreach, technical assistance to 77 communities, coordination of the Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program, planning of the PLACES conference, and delivery of multiple training and outreach events. The work runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with monthly invoicing and reporting requirements and a total contract ceiling of $565,000. • Administer the Washington State Main Street program (certification, technical assistance, performance reporting). • Coordinate the Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program with the Department of Revenue. • Plan and execute the PLACES conference and three statewide leadership trainings per year. • Maintain program records, produce quarterly/annual metrics, and ensure compliance with historic‑preservation standards. • Provide travel statewide to support rural Main Street communities and produce monthly progress reports.