Daniel Boone Homestead Master Plan RFP Pre-Proposal Meeting August 18, 2020
BACKGROUND • 569-acre property owned by the PA Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) located in the Eastern portion of Exeter Township. • Historical birthplace and boyhood home of iconic pioneer Daniel Boone. • Purchased by the Commonwealth in 1937 to be “…preserved as a historical place and park for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth.” • Exeter Township currently leases 31-acres utilized as Pineland Park.
GOALS 1. Preserve and Enhance Historical Experience/Promote Historic Core. 2. Expand Recreational Opportunities. 3. Assess Natural Features and Site Hydrology to Create Community Attraction. 4. Protect Natural Resources and Address Stormwater Issues. 5. Address Site Circulation and Parking Improvements.
PLANNED CAPITAL PROJECTS • Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Project. • ADA Restroom Renovations at Visitor Center. • Bridge Renovation Project. • Paving Project at Second Entrance (Temporary Primary Entrance).
KEY EXPECTATIONS Public Participation; Study Site Information and Analysis; Incorporation into Larger Township Committee, Public Survey, Key Historic Core and Recommendations Parks System. Person Interviews. for Non-Historic Areas. Activities and Facilities Analysis; Security Analysis; Evaluate Current Attracting New Users, Events, Maintenance Plan and Estimate. Status and Recommendations for Programming. Improvement. • Trail System Expansion and Connectivity.
TIMELINE 21 Aug. 2020 10 Sep. 2020 Deadline for Questions Submitted Proposals Due Responses for Questions Expected Project Commencement Date 28 Aug. 2020 Nov. 2020
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