INITIAL PERIOD OF CONTRACT:
April 15th, 2022-December 15th, 2022
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All inquiries for additional information should be directed to:
Name: Sean Adkins, Director of Economic Development Phone: 276-692-4490
Email: sadkins@co.patrick.va.us
I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The purpose of this Request for Proposal and Statement of Qualifications (RFP/SOQ) is to solicit sealed proposals and statements of qualification from which the Patrick County, Virginia (hereafter referred to as Patrick County) may eventually select a firm through competitive negotiation and with whom it may wish to establish a contract for the development of a three-part plan for the Stuart Downtown Historic District - Revitalization Plan. Funding for this plan is provided through a Community Development Block Grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The Stuart Downtown Historic District - Revitalization Plan will cover the historic district within the Town of Stuart, Virginia, which is the county seat for Patrick County. Patrick County's long-term goal is to help spur economic revitalization and growth within the town. This goal will be addressed through the development and implementation of the Economic Restructuring Plan, a Preliminary Architectural Report for facade improvements, and a Prioritization Improvement Plan for the town. The Project Director and point of contact for this contract is Sean Adkins, Director of Economic Development for Patrick County, Virginia. II. BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Background Patrick County secured funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the development of a The Stuart Downtown Historic District - Revitalization Plan through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. This project meets the national objective of Slum/Blight Elimination for the use of CDBG Funds. The Town of Stuart is the seat of Patrick County and is the only incorporated area. Downtown Stuart is a culturally rich area, having been the site of a hand-operated train turntable for the Danville & Western rail line. Downtown Stuart is home to the Stuart Farmers' Market, the Mayo River Rail Trail, and the town's recently designated Historic District. This area is an important corridor for commerce and community services, with 19 unique properties located within the Historic District. Project Description The Stuart Downtown Historic District - Revitalization Plan has three key plans to accomplish the project goals:
1. Create an Economic Restructuring Plan for smart growth and development strategies for the Town of Stuart. This plan will address the national objective of Slum/Blight Elimination through the creation of a building and blight invitatory. The Economic Restructuring plan will evaluate potential improvements needed to the community to spur business and entrepreneurial growth while supporting the needs of the current business community. This may include streetscape improvements, pedestrian pathways for enhanced public safety and connectivity to local businesses, and other enhancements to support business development. During numerous public and stakeholder meetings, speed reduction and pedestrian safety concerns were cited as needed improvements within the Town. Additionally, since this plan benefits an area with a newly designated historic district, an effort should be made to included potential outreach pathways and opportunities to educate property owners on the utilization of historic tax credits as a means of revitalization.
2. Conduct a Preliminary Architectural Report for the buildings within the project area. The project area falls within the historic district boundary lines. This report will be a critical document for the development of Facade guidelines that met the needs and requirements for working within a designated historic district.
3. Develop a Prioritized Improvement Plan for the Town of Stuart that will create Facade Guidelines and potential zoning and ordinances changes within the Town to spur economic development. This plan will serve as a blueprint for moving forward from the planning grant findings into implementation of the goals identified though the CDBG Planning Grant process.
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