Historic Survey Phase I For North Heights Neighborhood
| Agency: | City of Joplin |
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| State: | Missouri |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | P25AF01712-004 |
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| Bid Number: |
P25AF01712-004
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| Bid Title: |
Historic Survey Phase I For North Heights Neighborhood
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| Category: | Planning, Community Development and Neighborhood Services |
| Status: | Open |
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City of Joplin, Missouri
Request for Proposals
For
Historic Survey Phase I
For
North Heights Neighborhood
City of Joplin, MO
Planning, Zoning and Neighborhood Services
602 S. Main Street 64801
(417) 624-0820 Ext. 1539
I. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:
Invitation
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received before 5:00 p.m. CDT on
December 23rd at the Planning, Zoning and Neighborhood Services Department at Joplin City
Hall, 602 S. Main Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801 for the Historic Survey Phase I of the North
Heights Neighborhood.
Project Description
The City of Joplin, Missouri is seeking written proposals from qualified firms/providers to
conduct an intensive level architectural/historical survey of the North Heights neighborhood.
A survey has never been previously conducted of the neighborhood. The neighborhood is
associated with Murphysburg, one of two original towns that merged into Joplin. This survey
will focus on the southern third of the North Heights neighborhood. Survey boundaries are
beginning at the intersection of N. Main Street & 1st Street, continuing west approximately 7
1/2 blocks to the alley on 1st between Jackson Ave and Connor Ave, continuing north three
blocks to C Street, then east 4 1/2 blocks to Pearl Avenue, then south to B St, then east three
blocks to Main Street, then south two blocks to 1st street and the point of beginning. (See
attached map as part of application). Theses boundaries were selected based on consideration
of the number of principle structures as well as outbuildings while attempting the keep the
area of each phase similar. An intensive level survey will allow for the evaluation of these
properties as they relate to the neighborhood’s history and development. The approximately
61 acre survey area encompasses a predominately traditional grid neighborhood setting that
includes approximately 200 properties. All three phases include approximately 185 acres for
the entire neighborhood. Resources are primarily residential representing a range of property
types and styles though there are some commercial properties along N. Main Street. This
survey will focus on identifying properties that may be eligible as part of a district or
individually for local historic designation and/or national Register listing. This project will also
provide a history of the area and its development contributing to the overall historical
understanding of Joplin. Final survey boundaries, the level of documentation and the number
of survey forms will be determined in consultation with the SHPO. The qualified consulting
firm will prepare a phase I intensive level historic survey, along with the survey’s associated
research design, report and map for the Joplin North Heights neighborhood. Final boundaries,
the level of documentation, and the number of survey forms, along with contributing and non-
contributing resource counts, criteria and areas of significance if properties are determined
eligible for the National Register, will be determined in consultation with the State Historic
Preservation Office. This is phase I of a four phase project. Each separately procured phase will
survey further north in appropriately sized survey areas until the survey of the entire
neighborhood is complete.
RFP Timeline
Name of the Proposal:
Date of Issuance:
North Heights Historic Survey Phase I
January 9, 2026
Deadline for Proposal Submittal: January 30, 2026 before 5:00 p.m. CDT
Submit Proposal to: City of Joplin
Sealed Proposal: North heights Historic Survey Phase I
Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services
602 S. Main Street
Joplin, MO 64801
Point of Contact:
Thomas Walters, Planner
Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services
Email: twalters@joplinmo.org
Phone: (417) 624-0820 Ext. 1539
Fax: (417) 625-4738
Respondents shall restrict all contact with the City and direct all questions regarding this RFP,
including questions regarding terms and conditions and technical specifications, to the Point of
Contact.
II. FORMAT FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
General Instructions
Qualifications shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise
description of the Respondent’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis shall be
on the quality, completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an
understanding of the City’s needs.
Responses shall be a maximum of twenty (20) printed pages. The cover, table of contents,
divider sheets, work examples, and Submission Form do not count as printed pages.
Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in this RFP and submit a complete
response to all requirements and questions as directed. Incomplete qualifications will be
considered non-responsive and subject to rejection. Responses and any other information
submitted by Respondents in response to this RFP shall become the property of the City.
The City will not compensate Respondents for any expenses incurred in Response preparation
of for any presentation that may be made, unless agreed to in writing in advance or required
by law. Respondents submit the Responses at their own risk and expense.
Responses that are qualified with conditional clauses, alterations, items not called for in the
RFP documents, or irregularities of any kind are subject to rejection by the City, at its option.
The City makes no representations of any kind that an award will be made as a result of this
RFP or subsequent interview or recommendation. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all Responses, waive any formalities or minor technical inconsistencies, or delete
any item/requirements from this RFP when deemed to be in the City’s best interest.
Responses shall consist of answers to the questions asked in the RFP. It is not necessary to
repeat the question in the Responses; however, it is essential to reference the question number
with the corresponding answer.
Failure to comply with requirements contained in this RFP may result in the rejection of the
Responses.
III. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Proposal
In order to facilitate the analysis of responses to this RFP, Consultants are required to prepare
their proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in this section. Consultants whose
proposals deviate from these instructions may be considered non responsive and may be
disqualified at the discretion of the City of Joplin.
Proposals shall be prepared as simply as possible and provide a straightforward, concise
description of the Consultant’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Expensive
bindings, color displays, promotional materials, etc., are not necessary or desired. Emphasis
shall be concentrated on accuracy, completeness, and clarity of content.
A. Each of the seven (7) sections listed below shall be tabbed and labeled.
B. Each page shall be numbered on the bottom right hand corner.
C. Submit one (1) original proposal and five (5) copies.
D. The proposal shall be organized as follows:
Proposed
Tab
Section
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
Title
Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Company Background
Company Experience
Responses to Scope of Services
Sample Document(s)
Signature Page Form
Submittal Requirements
The proposals will be based on the criteria introduced in the above section and must include
the following components:
1.0 Cover Letter: A maximum one page letter stating the Respondent’s interest in being
considered for this project.
2.0 Executive Summary: A maximum three page summary of the Respondent’s ability to
complete this project based on background and experience.
3.0 Company Background: An introduction to the Respondent’s background, including
number of years active in company and field, education, and number and type of projects
completed for all personnel that will be assigned to this project.
4.0 Company Experience: A list of projects the Respondent has completed within the past
five (5) years that are similar to the project requested in this RFP. Special attention should be
given to projects completed for other governmental entities, particularly cities and State
Historic Preservation Offices. Include company name, address, person(s) to contact, telephone
number, a brief description of the project completed, and date completed for references.
5.0 Responses to Scope of Services (See Section IV. Specifications of Services Requested):
Narrative on project approach. Describe the schedule of events necessary to complete the
project clearly defining the roles of all involved personnel. Outline familiarity with the project
and identify critical or unique issues specific to this project. Outline a communications process
and explain unique approaches used elsewhere. Respondents should acknowledge the timeline
and deadlines, the required final products, and required public meetings outlined in this RFP
and their ability to complete these tasks on time. Respondents should include a cost summary,
including the estimated hours and cost for each task and a total cost to complete the project.
6.0 Sample Document(s): The Respondent shall provide at least one (1) but not more than
three (3) sample documents of similar projects completed.
7.0 Signature Page Form: See Attachment B at the end of this RFP. The form shall be signed
and submitted with the Proposal.
IV. SPECIFICATIONS OF SERVICES REQUESTED:
General Statement
The City of Joplin is seeking a qualified 36 CFR 61 historian or architectural historian to
conduct and complete a Phase I Historic Survey for the North Heights neighborhood. No
previous historic surveys have been conducted of the neighborhood. The Consultant shall have
significant experience in the conducting and completion of historic surveys, and include at
least one (1) but no more than three (3) example(s) of previous projects with their proposal.
The selected Consultant shall be expected to use accepted professional standards and practices
to prepare and complete the project based on the following criteria:
Scope of Services – General
The qualified consulting firm will prepare a phase I intensive level historic survey, along with
the survey’s associated research design, report and map for the North Heights neighborhood.
Final boundaries, the level of documentation, and the number of survey forms, along with
contributing and non-contributing resource counts, criteria and areas of significance if
properties are determined eligible for the National Register, will be determined in consultation
with the State Historic Preservation Office.
This is phase I of a four phase project. An intensive level survey will allow for the evaluation of
these properties as they relate to the neighborhood’s history and development.
The survey will be completed following the State Historic Preservation Office’s “Standards for
Professional Architectural and Historic Surveys” and “Instructions for Completing the General
Architectural Survey Form” available on the SHPO’s website. Before starting work, the
consultant will schedule a time with the SHPO grant monitor to discuss the survey boundary,
level of documentation, and how resources will be recorded. The survey will record the history
of each resource up to a date determined in consultation with the SHPO.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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