Expression of Interest and Qualifications Submissions due by 5 pm June 30, 2025. Send submissions to AFNHA, PO Box 1206, Elkins, WV 26241, or to logan@afnha.org.
Email logan@afnha.org for questions or site tour requests.
Solicitation submission instructions may be found HERE.
The Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc. (AFNHA), is seeking a qualifications package and expressions of interest from Architectural firms to provide design and other pre-development services for the Darden Mill Redevelopment Project located at 101 Railroad Avenue in Elkins, WV.
The proposed project includes working with AFNHA to plan and redesign the Darden Mill for efficient and functional mixed use space across all three floors. The space will incorporate a mix of public interpretive space, administrative office space, workshop space, and storage along with all appropriate public facilities, accessibility, ingress and egress. This pre-development project is being funded by the WV State Historic Preservation Office and uses federal funding. All work must comply with the Secretary of Interior's (SOI) Standards and the awarded Architectural firm must meet SOI Qualifications Standards. AFNHA is requesting proposals for conceptual design and construction drawing for the project, along with affiliated activities.
EHLC and AFNHA reserve the right to reject any or all submissions deemed unsuitable for any reason and select any proposal(s) deemed to be in the best interest of the project after the review process.
