Specifications include, but are not limited to: Brief history and development of property including: o Character-defining features, utilizing National Register nomination and NH Inventory Form, attached. o Chronology of site development and repair Existing conditions assessment including: o A set of systematic digital photographs with a photo key, including drawings/sketches that clarify or better describe and document conditions. o Exterior inspection: Note existing conditions, damage, structural problems, materials deterioration, need for repair/stabilization or conservation, and life safety and ADA code compliance deficiencies. Organize by structural component (roof, siding, windows and doors, foundation, etc.). o Interior inspection: Note existing conditions, damage, structural problems, materials deterioration, need for repair/stabilization or conservation, and life safety and ADA code compliance deficiencies. Organize by related spaces. Recommendations (based on existing conditions and preservation objectives): o Organize by short-, mid-, and long-range preservation strategies and treatments. o Provide rough cost estimates, corresponding to short-, mid-, and long-range preservation recommendations, as well as recommendations for further studies, if appropriate. o Note where other licensed professionals might be needed to evaluate renovation/reuse options that impact the building, including life safety, energy, and accessibility codes, ground disturbance that might result in need for archeological investigation, or structural engineering, for example. o Whenever possible, explain how recommendations will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties (Standards used will be for Preservation). o Include color photographs and descriptive captions to reference specific issues and/or recommendations for treatment. o Include any additional suggestions, such as proposed phasing of project, or helpful short-term, low-cost steps that might alleviate some problems in the conditions assessment. o Measured architectural drawings of the buildings (including elevations). o Plans and specifications for suggested preservation work. o Suggested interventions for problems. o Initial cost estimate for treatment. Supplemental Information O Include a 1-page copy of the appropriate Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (retrieve a copy of the appropriate Standards at http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm. O Previous reports or studies. O Include supplemental treatment information such as relevant National Park Service Preservation Briefs (http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm). O Other supporting materials as appropriate.
