Fairview House (Thomas McKay House) Restoration RFI

Warren County is issuing a sources-sought Request for Information (RFI-130811) to identify qualified historic preservation architects, building-envelope specialists, and contractors for the assessment, stabilization, and restoration of Fairview House, also known as the Thomas McKay House. Located in Front Royal, Virginia, the project focuses on a circa-1830 stone and frame dwelling. The county is seeking expert guidance to establish a technical approach, procurement strategy, budget, and schedule for future work, emphasizing a repair-first approach consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The preliminary scope includes water management assessments of roofing and drainage, immediate stabilization, and long-term moisture management, with a strict requirement for material compatibility to protect the historic masonry. Responses are due by November 19, 2026, and should provide planning-level recommendations rather than construction documents. The county is requesting detailed information on firm experience with early 19th-century structures, proposed project phasing, estimated cost ranges, and potential risks such as hazardous materials or structural concerns. Evaluation of responses will be based on the technical approach, the capacity to coordinate specialty disciplines, the practicality of the proposed phasing, and the usefulness of the provided budget and schedule data. Any subsequent procurement resulting from this RFI will be governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act and applicable Warren County policies.