Cultural Landscape Inventory Research & Documentation

The contract seeks a subcontractor to conduct thorough historical landscape architecture research focused on documenting cultural landscapes in alignment with National Park Service guidelines, specifically NPS-28 and the 2025 CLI Professional Procedures Guide. The work requires compiling and analyzing primary sources to develop a detailed Cultural Landscape Inventory report that includes accurate historical context, significance assessments, and documentation of design evolution and materials. All deliverables must meet federal standards for cultural resource documentation and be presented in a format suitable for inclusion in official records. The project is tied to a specific place of performance in Ashburn, Virginia, with a zip code of 20147. The contract, classified under NAICS code 541610 for architectural services, is issued under the Department of Transportation’s 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division and is structured as a subcontract. It was posted on July 27, 2026, and requires proposals to be submitted no later than August 11, 2026. The effort is part of a broader initiative to preserve and manage federally owned cultural landscapes, emphasizing historical accuracy, methodological rigor, and compliance with federal preservation protocols. While specific performance metrics or deliverable quantities are not outlined here, the scope demands specialized expertise in landscape history and regulatory compliance to ensure the final report supports long-term conservation and management decisions.