City of Buda

Buyer seeks architectural services for historic building preservation and repair. The project involves preserving two city-owned historic structures: the McElroy-Severn House/Stagecoach House and the Onion Creek Post Office. Services include designing drainage improvements, evaluating foundation modifications, reconstructing a damaged hearth, assessing the Post Office structure, and developing a masonry degradation mitigation plan. The buildings date from the 1870s and are noteworthy historic landmarks requiring specialized preservation expertise.

• 4/17/2025 - Deadline for Submittal of Written Questions
• 4/24/2025 - Sealed Response to RSQ Due to & Opened by City
• 4/24/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/30/2025 - Anticipated Committee Review & Scoring
• 6/30/2025 - Anticipated Award Date

• Experience with Texas Historical Commission's regulations regarding Registered Historic Landmarks
• Appropriate licenses with no disciplinary action on file
• Experience with historic building preservation in Central Texas

• Design drainage improvement plan to mitigate soil erosion around historic structures
• Conduct engineering evaluation of past foundation and floor system modifications
• Reconstruct damaged tiled hearth with historical preservationist consultation
• Complete condition assessment of Post Office structure and wall composition
• Identify masonry degradation mechanisms and develop mitigation plan
• Apply Texas Historical Commission regulations for Registered Historic Landmarks
• Preserve and repair the McElroy-Severn House/Stagecoach House
• Preserve and repair the Onion Creek Post Office
• Evaluate limestone sprawling issues in the 1876 post office
• Assess historic resources including brick/limestone well and concrete walkways