Project Information

Bid Title

Historic Survey Phase I For North Heights Neighborhood

Issuing Agency

City of Joplin

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Jan 9, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

P25AF01712-004

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Project Description

Bid Number:	P25AF01712-004
Bid Title:	Historic Survey Phase I For North Heights Neighborhood
Category:	Planning, Community Development and Neighborhood Services
Status:	Open

Description: Historic Survey Phase I For North Heights Neighborhood 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. The firm will be selected based the evaluation procedure and factors to be considered outlined in the complete request for proposals in compliance with City and SHPO procurement policy. The responses be submitted no later than January 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m., to Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main, Joplin, MO 64801. For more information contact Thomas Walters 624-0820, Ext. 1539. Publication Date/Time: 1/9/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM Related Documents: P25AF01712-004 North Heights Survey Phase I P25AF01712-004 Legal Ad for RFP NH Phase 1 B

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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.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541620Environmental Consulting Services

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