City of Boulder

Buyer seeks a qualified architect with expertise in historic preservation to rehabilitate the Wells House, a Victorian-era residence on the National Register of Historic Places. The project involves creating architectural plans and providing construction management for a house built in two phases (1875 and 1897-1898) that has been vacant since 2016. The house will be used as a residence for tenants involved in agricultural operations on the property, including reinstating an apartment on the north side of the building. Buyer will provide a Historic Structures Assessment and engineering construction drawings during the bid process.

• 4/9/2025 - RFQ posted
• 4/18/2025 - Deadline for questions
• 4/25/2025 - Answers to questions due
• 5/9/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Extensive experience in historic preservation
• Understanding of Secretary of Interior Standards
• Knowledge of sustainable building strategies
• Research and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders
• Passion for history and preserving cultural heritage

• Create architectural plans for Victorian-era residence rehabilitation
• Provide construction management services
• Apply Secretary of Interior Standards for historic preservation
• Integrate sustainable building strategies and energy saving enhancements
• Reinstate apartment on north side of building
• Address structural concerns identified in Historic Structures Assessment
• Update historic building to meet modern codes
• Preserve historic fabric while adapting for residential use
• Conduct research on building's historical significance
• Incorporate energy efficiency improvements without compromising historic character
• Work with stakeholders including historic preservation agencies
• Design for dual residential purpose (tenant housing for agricultural operations)
• Balance preservation with functionality for modern occupants
• Analyze existing HSA and engineering documents
• Ensure compliance with Boulder codes and historic preservation guidelines
• Develop approaches to preserve Queen Anne-style architectural elements
• Document historic features from both 1875 and 1897-1898 building phases
• Design solutions for a structure in fair to poor condition
• Address challenges of a building vacant since 2016
• Navigate National Register of Historic Places requirements