15-6721 R32 Authorization for Contract with Landmarks SGA, LLC in the amount of $49,781.00 to conduct architectural surveys of properties within the existing historic districts and update existing property inventories. The firm will also review the efficacy of the City's historic district ordinance and examine existing City policies, including the zoning code and building codes, to make recommendations for continued improvements to the historic preservation program. The scope of work will also include assisting City staff with the enforcement of the historic district ordinance and assisting City staff with public outreach and methods of increasing public awareness of the historic districts. The firm will identify opportunities to increase the historic preservation incentives and investment within the City, work with staff to develop grant proposals to support the City's historic preservation efforts and provide general assistance in implementing the City's Historic Preservation Plan. On November 30, 2023, the City advertised a solicitation for a Historic Preservation firm to conduct architectural surveys of properties within the existing historic districts and update existing property inventories. The firm will also review the efficacy of the City's historic district ordinance and examine existing City policies, including the zoning code and building codes, to make recommendations for continued improvements to the historic preservation program. The scope of work will also include assisting City staff with the enforcement of the historic district ordinance and assisting City staff with public outreach and methods of increasing public awareness of the historic districts. The firm will identify opportunities to increase the historic preservation incentives and investment within the City, work with staff to develop grant proposals to support the City's historic preservation efforts and provide general assistance in implementing the City's Historic Preservation Plan. On January 25, 2024, the public opening was held for which the City received three (3) proposals, which were distributed to all committee members via Teams for evaluations. The Technical evaluation was held on February 5, 2024, all committee members were present. The proposals were scored based on the following: IBE Preference (10 Points), Approach & Methodology (45 Points), and Ability & Capacity (45 Points). The cost proposals were opened on February 5, 2024, and distributed to all committee members via Teams for evaluation after the completion of the technical evaluation. The Cost evaluation was held on February 14, 2024, all committee members were present. The committee members discussed the cost proposals (10 Points). The committee made the decision not to move forward with oral interviews. The committee decided to award based on the firm's qualifications and overall score. The committee is recommending award to Landmarks SGA, LLC. The Contract term shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. Upon, written agreement, this contract may be extended for an additional two (2) one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period.