Infill Residential Pattern Book for the City of Sumter’s Historic Preservation Overlay Districts

The City of Sumter, SC, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop an Infill Residential Pattern Book for its historic preservation overlay districts. The consultant will produce design guidelines, architectural pattern options, and supporting documentation to help developers and homeowners create infill housing that respects the historic character of neighborhoods such as Hampton Park, the West End, Crosswell, Southside, and Anne Park. The work includes public outreach, a draft and final version of the pattern book, training workshops for city staff and the Design Review Board, and regular progress reporting. The project is funded in part by a U.S. Department of the Interior grant and must comply with federal civil‑rights and debarment requirements. • Scope: public meetings, field tours, creation of at‑least‑8 architectural base patterns, draft & final pattern book, training workshop, progress reports, and delivery of both electronic and printed copies. • Timeline: RFP issued Oct 1 2026, proposals due Oct 30 2026, award notification Nov 30 2026, start‑up meeting Dec 14‑18 2026, draft due Jun 30 2027, final deliverables Sep 30 2027. • Deliverables: electronic files, 6 printed copies for the City, 2 printed copies for SCDAH, training materials, and a public presentation. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, methodology, management plan, cost, and compliance statements. • Budget: not disclosed; consultants must submit a lump‑sum price.