Not Just Saving a Building,
But Keeping History Alive
Project Goals
Quinn Chapel AME Church in Frederick, Maryland, has a rich and significant history that we are committed to preserving. Throughout its 224-year history, Quinn has served as an Underground Railroad safe house, a hospital during the Civil War, the first school for African Americans in Frederick, an outreach center, and an overall sanctuary for African Americans. We have a proud legacy of community service and a mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide.
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The Quinn Chapel Restoration Project was launched to ensure the safety, stability, and structural integrity of our church for future generations. Built in 1855, with the Bell Tower added in 1923, our historic landmark stands as a symbol of resilience and faith.
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Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church in Frederick, Maryland, has begun the first phase of the restoration project to stabilize and restore the historic bell tower—following the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. We are currently accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified and interested firms..
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Interested firms can review the full RFP requirements, submission guidelines, and deadlines on our website below. Future project phases will focus on improving accessibility, ensuring that the restored building will welcome and serve our entire community.
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We invite you to be part of this important work. Your donations, time, skills, and support will help preserve our rich history and continue our legacy for future generations.
Request for Proposal
Proposals are requested to restore the historic Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 106 East Third Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Work Includes:
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Rehabilitating the 101-year-old Bell Tower, including both interior and exterior brickwork as required for stabilization.
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Rehabilitating all exterior brick walls of the church building.
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The project is partly funded by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP). All work must meet the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and all State regulations including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
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Due to changes requested by the Frederick Historic Preservation Commission, the proposal submission date for the Quinn Chapel AME Church Restoration Project has been extended to 21 October 2025, 11:59PM at 108 East Third Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Contact Mr. Carrol Pinnix or Mr. Thaddious Goodman, qcamecfredrestoration@gmail.com, for additional information or questions.​
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Pre-proposal conference and Site Visit took place on August 19-20, 2025. Responses to the request for information (RFI), related amendments, and updated site drawings are now available for review below. Amendments A-H include:
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Amendment A: Amendments to the initial request for proposal (RFP)(Updated as of 9/17)
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Amendment B: Line-item pricing guide
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Amendment C: Description of current brickwork at Quinn Chapel AME Church, Frederick, MD
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Amendment D: Updated site drawings of Quinn Chapel AME Church, Frederick, MD(Updated as of 9/15)
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Amendment E: Lighting exit plan
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Amendment F: Lighting utility plan
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Amendment G: Platform lift details
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Amendment H: Roof hatch details.
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The contract will be awarded to the lowest proposal from a qualified firm conforming to the project schedule.
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*Interested firms should review the original RFP, along with the RFI responses and posted amendments, to ensure compliance with all detailed requirements, submission guidelines, and deadlines.
Please continue to check this page on our website for the most recent RFP updates and amendments.
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​Download the original RFP document, RFI responses, and amendments below.
