Historic Stone Wall Inventory Consulting Services (Re-Bid)

The Town of Cumberland, RI is seeking a qualified historic preservation professional to conduct a comprehensive inventory of all historic stone walls within the municipality. The work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in archaeology, architectural history, historic preservation, or a closely related discipline. Funding is partially provided by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and includes federal National Park Service monies. The contractor will document wall locations, conditions, historical significance, and provide recommendations for preservation or mitigation. • Scope: field survey, data collection, GIS mapping, photographic documentation, and a final report. • Required qualifications: professional certification per Secretary of the Interior standards. • Funding source: RIHPHC Certified Local Government Grant (federal‑state partnership). • Timeline: proposals due by 9/25/2026; project schedule to be defined after award. • Deliverables: inventory database, GIS layers, condition assessments, preservation recommendations.