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Bid Title

Village of McFarland - Intensive Historical Property Survey

Issuing Agency

Village of McFarland

Location

Wisconsin

Published Date

Oct 31, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 12, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

WI-25-10014

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Project Description

Bid Number:	WI-25-10014
Bid Title:	Village of McFarland - Intensive Historical Property Survey
Category:	Village of McFarland RFPs
Status:	Open

Description: See attached RFB Publication Date/Time: 10/29/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2025 4:00 PM Addendum Date/Time: See attached RFB Pre-bid Meeting: See attached RFB Contact Person: kong.thao@mcfarland.wi.gov andrew.bremer@mcfarland.wi.gov Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri Qualifications: See attached RFB Special Requirements: See attached RFB Miscellaneous: See attached RFB Related Documents: Village of McFarland Historical Property Survey RFB_10.30.2025

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Request For Bids

Intensive Historical Property Survey

RFB Issuance Date: October 29, 2025

RFB Due Date: By 4:00 PM on December 12, 2025

Please Submit to:

Village of McFarland

Department of Community & Economic Development

Attn: Kong Thao

Associate Planner

5915 Milwaukee Street

PO Box 110

McFarland, WI 53558

Kong.thao@mcfarland.wi.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

SECTION 1 Purpose .................................................................................................................... 3

SECTION 2 History and Background........................................................................................... 3

SECTION 3 Project Objectives .................................................................................................... 5

SECTION 4 Scope of Work & Project Budget ............................................................................. 5

SECTION 5 Deliverables.............................................................................................................. 6

SECTION 6 RFB Submittal Requirements ................................................................................... 6

SECTION 7 Evaluation Criteria.................................................................................................... 8

SECTION 8 Method & Timeline of Selection .............................................................................. 9

SECTION 9 Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................. 10

SECTION 10 RFB Exhibits............................................................................................................. 11

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SECTION 1 Purpose

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to receive competitive bids from qualified

consultants who are interested in completing a comprehensive survey of properties in the Village

of McFarland. The intent of the survey is to review new properties to be considered as local

historical properties consistent with the Village’s code on Historic Preservation, Sec. 62-393 –

Historic Preservation Purpose. The properties listed shall meet the Village’s designation criteria

in Sec. 62-394. Historic Structures and Sites Designation Criteria.

SECTION 2 History and Background

The Village of McFarland is located adjacent to the southeast side of the City of Madison in Dane

County. The January 1, 2025 population of McFarland is estimated at 9,737 residents. US

Highway 51 serves as the main connection point between the cities of Madison and Stoughton.

The Village of McFarland has 75 permanent employees supplemented by seasonal, temporary,

and part-time employees when necessary. The Village’s primary departments include

Administration, Community & Economic Development, Fire and Rescue, Library, Public Works

(including Parks and Utilities), Police, and Senior Outreach. More information about the Village

is available at www.mcfarland.wi.us.

In March 1991, the Landmarks Commission designated 18 properties as locally designated

historic properties. Later in 2019, through annexation to the Village, 5979 Siggelkow Road,

Waubesa School was added. There of the properties are listed as part of the State and National

Register, including 5923 Exchange Street (McFarland House), 6003 Exchange Street (Edwards-

Larson House), and 5979 Siggelkow Road (Waubesa School). There are also two Native American

Mound Groups (Siggelkow Park Mound Group and Lewis Mound Group) list as part of the

National Register.

Historic McFarland – A Walking Tour

Originally published in 1986 by the McFarland Historical Society, this handbook documents the

earliest recorded attempt to identify historic properties in the downtown area of McFarland. The

handbook includes related background information on each property, who lived there,

architectural significance, and a map. Not all properties in this handbook were deemed

appropriate to designate as historic properties under the Village’s Historic Preservation

Ordinance in 1991. The publication was updated in 2016.

Story Map

This digital tool is a helpful interactive alternative to the handbook. The tool includes current

historically designated properties on an interactive map. Now in a digital format, users can access

this interactive map through their phone while scrolling through the properties. The link can be

found on the Landmarks Commission’s committee page. Viewers can click on icons over each

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property to read more about their history. The tool is a modern take on a resourceful document

and flexible to updates as needed.

Certified Local Government, 2019

The Village of McFarland has been a member of the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program

and local partner in the Federal Preservation Program since 2019. In 2026, this will mark 7 years

as a CLG member. The Village would not be able to receive grant funding for the CLG Grant if not

a member.

Division 62-II-6 Historic Preservation (Village Zoning Code)

This section of the Village’s Zoning Code provides regulations specific to locally designated

historic properties. The Village does not maintain any Historical Districts. Designated historic

properties are not all centrally located, however they are more apparent within the Village’s

Downtown area and along Exchange Street.

Project Supporting Plans

The following list of Village plans are provided to the consultant for added background

information relating to initiatives and recommendations to expand historic preservation efforts.

• 2017 Comprehensive Plan:

o Chapter 3 – Culture and Community Character

 Initiative #3 (pages 26-27). Reinvigorate McFarland’s Historic

Preservation Efforts. A range of efforts, like updating a historic building

inventory or becoming a Certified Local Government, could further

distinguish McFarland as a village with history.

 Objective #2: Advance heritage preservation and link to quality of life and

prosperity.

Village Project Staff and Committees

The Community & Economic Development Department oversees administration of the historic

properties in the Village. The Department consists of the following four positions: Director,

Associate Planner, Community Development Specialist, and Building Inspector (contracted). The

Village also uses a contracted Village Engineer. The Associate Planner, Kong Thao, will serve as

the Village’s Project Manager and will be the primary liaison with the consultant team. The

Director will serve as Project Supervisor. Due to the nature of the survey, the Associate Planner

and Director are available for regular reviews of the consultant team’s survey progress.

The Village’s Landmarks Commission will provide additional project oversight. Project updates

will begin at the staff level with the consultant before updates are provided to the Landmarks

Commission. The Landmarks Commission does not hold regular meetings and are scheduled as

needed. The Landmarks Commission has historically met at 4:00 PM. Village Staff may assist with

scheduling to ensure quorum and no conflicts with other scheduled meetings. The Village Staff

team do not anticipate additional input from other Village committees and boards to be required

through the project process except for final review and acceptance of the consultant’s final

report by the Village Board. The Village is currently utilizing a hybrid of in-person and Zoom

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public meetings. The Consultant should anticipate a combination of in-person, remote, or hybrid

meetings throughout the planning process.

SECTION 3 Project Objectives

Broad objectives for this project include, but are not limited to:

1. Build-off the work completed as summarized in the prior section to provide a

comprehensive historic survey of properties in the Village.

2. Improve recognition of historic properties, leading to preservation of the Village’s culture

and heritage.

3. Utilize Sec. 62-394 Historic Structures and Sites Designation Criteria along with consultant

expertise, and the Architecture-History Survey Manual to review and assess properties

within the Village to determine eligibility for historic designation.

4. To engage with Village Staff, the Landmarks Commission, property owners and the public

to provide information regarding the project purpose, survey methodology, and survey

findings.

5. Maintain compliance with the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement between the

Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office and the Village, attached as Exhibit A to this

Request for Bids.

SECTION 4 Scope of Work & Project Budget

In addition to the requirements in the Scope of Work described in Exhibit B of the RFB, the

selected Consultant shall providing the following services:

1. Staff Meetings. The consultant should anticipate a sufficient number of meetings with

Village staff to develop the comprehensive survey of historic properties. This should

include an initial project kickoff meeting to determine the project schedule and public

engagement plan, periodic project check-in meetings, and meetings prior to Landmarks

Commission or public engagement meetings. Staff meetings may be held remotely.

2. Landmarks Commission Meetings. The consultant should budget for at least three

meetings with the Landmarks Commission to review key elements of the survey. The first

meeting should serve as a project kickoff to introduce the consultant to the Commission

and public and to explain the purpose of the study, project schedule, survey methodology,

etc. An additional meeting shall be held to review the results of the draft survey report

findings. A final meeting shall be held to review the final survey report. Attendance at

Landmarks Commission meetings may be completed remotely.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541370Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

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