Sponsor: City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Summary: The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas is interested in obtaining the services of a professional preservation consultant/contractor to evaluate, revise, and update the existing Belle Grove Historic District Design Guidelines to suit the needs of the district as it stands now. The Belle Grove Historic District is a 22 square block residential neighborhood situated near Belle Point, the site of the original Fort Smith. It is the oldest neighborhood in the city of Fort Smith and the second oldest residential neighborhood in the state of Arkansas. The previous design guidelines were completed in 2009. The new design guidelines shall employ a combination of text, photos, and images to describe and fully illustrate recommended preservation and maintenance treatments in an accessible and readable format. Additionally, they shall provide additional information on appropriate replacement materials, green and sustainable design treatments, and adaptive reuse considerations.

To Apply- Submit a letter of interest and qualifications to the Fort Smith Planning Department by mail to P.O. Box 1908, Fort Smith, AR, 72902, or by email to morghan.barnhill@fortsmithar.gov

Questions? To obtain a copy of the RFP, contact Preservation Coordinator Morghan Barnhill at morghan.barnhill@fortsmithar.gov or (479) 784-2216.

Deadline: May 30, 2025 by 5:00 pm CDT

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Sponsor: City of Van Buren, Arkansas, Planning Commission

Summary: Details - The City of Van Buren, Arkansas wishes to obtain the services of a professional preservation consultant/contractor to complete a comprehensive revision of the Van Buren Historic District's National Register of Historic Places nomination. The Van Buren Historic District consists of approximately 80 commercial properties located from the 300 block to the 800 block of Main Street. The previous National Register nomination was completed in 1976. NR Reference No. 76000402.

To Apply- Submit a letter of interest and qualifications to the City of Van Buren Planning Department by mail to 1003 Broadway, Van Buren, AR, 72956, or by email to jwilloughby@vanburencity.org.

Link- To obtain a copy of the RFQ, contact Jennifer Willoughby at jwilloughby@vanburencity.org or (479) 471-5006.

Deadline: May 30, 2025 by 2:00 pm CDT

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