The project involves developing detailed architectural and engineering construction documents to include preliminary design, competitive construction bid preparation and oversight, construction documents, administration, and oversight. Fees from the oversight of bids and construction will be eligible for reimbursement from the ARPA grant funding. The project must meet historical preservation standards as required by the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, the Kansas Historical Society, and by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas. The firm will ensure that the project remains in compliance with federal funding guidelines and ADA standards. A historical assessment of the Vernon School was conducted and published in March 2023. The assessment is available for reference. The project includes but is not limited to the information below.
