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Heritage commission releases RFP for three National Register nominations tied to African American context study
Summary
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission staff released an RFP to prepare a multiple property documentation form and three National Register nominations as part of the African American historic and cultural context study; proposals are due Aug. 4.
The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission heard announcements July 15 that staff has issued a request for proposals to prepare a multiple property documentation form and three National Register nominations tied to the Minneapolis African American historic and cultural context study.
Andrea Burke, a supervisor with commission staff, told commissioners the context study is with the Minnesota Historical Society for final approval and grant closeout and that the city has released the RFP for the next phase. Burke said the RFP covers preparation of a multiple property documentation form and National Register nominations for three properties for which owner consent has been received: the Minnesota Spokesman‑Recorder Building, the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, and the Harry Davis Senior House. Proposals are due Aug. 4, Burke said.
Burke framed the work as phase three of a longer program funded through the National Park Service’s Underrepresented Communities grant program. She said staff selected the three properties and are beginning the procurement process to carry out the nominations.
The announcement came during the commission’s regular meeting after the body completed procedural business and consent items. Burke also referenced upcoming conferences and preservation‑industry trainings, including the Preserve Minnesota Conference and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions short course, and invited commissioners to contact staff about scholarships and registration details.
No formal vote was recorded on the RFP itself during the July 15 meeting; staff described the release and procurement timetable and asked interested consultants to respond by the stated deadline.
Commission staff indicated the RFP is intended to feed into National Register nominations and the multiple property documentation form required to support those nominations; Burke said the nominations are part of the project funded through the National Park Service underrepresented communities grant.
