Downtown Stuart National Register Nomination
Section I. General Information
Bid Number: SMS #2024-200
Title of Project: City of Stuart National Register Nomination Application
Requesting Organization: Stuart Main Street Association, Inc.
Contact Person: Candace Callahan, Executive Director
Budget for this Procurement: $25,000.00
RFP Committee: Candace Callahan, Jodi Riley, Jacqui May
Section II. Overview and Instructions
Purpose: Stuart Main Street Association, Inc. seeks an organization or individual to provide Downtown Stuart’s National Historic Register application completion services and data in compliance with the State of Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources grant requirements. This project is the next step related to the updated historic survey completed in 2023.
Organization Background: Stuart Main Street envisions a vibrant, sustainable Historic Downtown Stuart for residents, businesses, and visitors. Embracing the future while preserving the past, the Historic Downtown is a center for community life in Stuart and the larger surrounding community and home to an active spirit of civic pride and entrepreneurship, public and private sector cooperation, and the community’s historical and cultural heritage. Stuart Main Street uses the Main Street Four Point Approach ® to create and promote a positive downtown experience for residents, businesses, and visitors. Specifically, Stuart Main Street works to:
- Build community consensus and use resources collaboratively;
- Maintain a distinctive appearance in keeping with downtown’s Old Florida charm;
- Stabilize the economic environment, strengthening and retaining existing businesses and filling vacancies;
- and, Market a positive image of the downtown through advertising, public relations and digital media, and retail and special events.
Length of Contract: November 1st, 2024-May 15th, 2025, or earlier if all deliverables are met.
How to Submit: Please email your proposal and cost quote to director@stuartmainstreet.org by October 18th, 2024. A final decision will be made by October 25th, 2024.
Section III. Statement of Need
Scope of Work:
| Deliverable Description | Documentation | Due Date |
| Provide a copy of the historic preservation consultant’s credentials and an application completion timeline | One digital copy of the historic preservation consultant’s credentials and one digital copy of the proposed project timeline | November 10, 2024 |
| Complete and provide the Preliminary Site Information Questionnaire | A completed digital draft of the Preliminary Site Information Questionnaire | November 30, 2024 Payment issued upon completion: $8,333.00 |
| Provide a complete draft of the NRHP nomination conforming to the NRHP Bulletin 16a or 16b, as applicable for public meeting presentation | One (1) digital copy of the complete and final draft NRHP nomination, conforming to the NRHP Bulletin 16a or 16b, as applicable | February 1, 2025 Payment issued upon completion: $8,333.00 |
| Complete any required revisions and submit a final draft of the National Register Nomination application | One digital and one hard copy of the National Register Nomination application, including all supporting documents and confirming to National Register Bulletin 15 | March 15, 2025 Payment issued upon completion: $8,334.00 |
Payments to the chosen vendor will be made upon completion of deliverables for a total of $25,000.00
*See https://dos.myflorida.com/historical/grants/small-matching-grants/ for additional information on requirements and other considerations.
Section IV. Additional Information
All proposers must agree to comply with the State of Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources Small Matching Grant Program Guidelines in relation to services being provided. Deadlines are non-negotiable.
Reviewers will consider the following criteria in selecting a service provider for this RFP:
- Ability to produce described deliverables
- Experience in providing historical preservation services in Florida
- Cost
- Intention to adhere to deadlines
Phone: 772–286-2848 · PO BOX 3035, Stuart, FL 34995
Stuart Main Street is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax-deductible.