Broad Street Market brick building
Harrisburg is on the hunt for contractors to lead the design of the Broad Street Market rebuild.
The city announced on Friday that it is seeking expressions of interest for architectural and engineering services for the market’s brick building, which was devastated by fire a year ago.
According to a statement, the city plans to soon open the request for proposals (RFP) process, which will be by invite only. However, in the meantime, firms with experience in fire restoration and historical properties can submit letters of interest.
The contractor interest form can be found, here.
The city originally announced that it would begin the search for an architect in November 2023. Officials have shared that the rebuild project was stalled due to lengthy investigations by the city’s and each individual market vendor’s insurance companies, as well as city staffing issues, among other delays.
Harrisburg-based Alexander Building Construction Co. is serving as the construction manager, overseeing the market rebuild. City officials previously shared that Alexander would not directly hire additional contractors on the project—the city has final say—but would assist in the process and make recommendations.
In a re-vote, City Council voted 4-3 to approve the construction manager at a May meeting, flipping their previous decision to oppose the hiring. Several council members expressed concern that the selection process was unfair and inequitable, and that the hiring selection team lacked diversity.
Once the city chooses an architect and engineer for the project, council will again need to vote on the selections.
The market’s brick building caught fire in July 2023 and has yet to undergo restoration work. Officials have estimated that the rebuild will take 2 to 3 years.
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