Tome Steps Restoration Project Architectural and Construction Document Development and Preconstruction Testing

The Town of Port Deposit, Maryland, is soliciting professional Architectural and Engineering services for Phase I of the Tome Steps Restoration Project. This project focuses on document development and preconstruction testing for the stabilization and rehabilitation of the historic Tome Steps located at 64 South Main Street. The selected consultant will serve as the Engineer of Record, responsible for performing geotechnical and material testing, preparing a comprehensive structural engineering report on the stability of retaining walls and stairways, and developing a final architectural design package with complete construction drawings. All work must be supervised by Maryland-licensed architects and engineers and must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Maryland Historical Trust requirements. This is a qualifications-based selection process where compensation will be negotiated after the most qualified firm is selected; therefore, technical proposals must be submitted without any fee or price information. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, key staff experience, and knowledge of historic preservation requirements. The anticipated contract term is three years with a two-year option, and the project schedule is estimated at six to nine months. Technical proposals, including a required Maryland Bid/Proposal Affidavit and a certificate of insurance, are due by December 17, 2026. All project communications are managed via the Town website for registered consultants.