Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC26-65

Archaeological Survey Services for Scipio North Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory (Utah, BLM Fillmore Field Office)

This opportunity involves a comprehensive archaeological survey for the Scipio North Phase I project in Utah: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Fillmore Field Office (federal lead) - State of Utah Division of Purchasing (on behalf of Division of Wildlife) - Scope of Work: - Class III Cultural Resources Inventory (archaeological survey) covering approximately 2,026 acres - Four treatment units: Low Hills, Jake's Canyon, The Draw, and Frampton Heights - Survey spans BLM lands, Utah Trust Lands Administration (TLA) lands, and private properties in Millard and Juab Counties - Purpose: Identify and evaluate cultural resources prior to vegetation treatments for sagebrush habitat improvement (Greater Sage-Grouse and other wildlife) - Services Requested: - Intensive field inventory, literature review, and digital reporting - Compliance with BLM and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards - Milestone-based invoicing tied to literature review, fieldwork, and deliverables - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must hold current BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits (Great Basin) and a PLPCO Principal Investigator Permit - Digital-only reporting; deliverables to BLM, TLA, and DWR archaeologists - Lump sum contract with price guarantees for the project duration - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a professional services procurement

Description

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is soliciting bids for an archaeological survey covering four treatment units: Low Hills, Jake's Canyon, The Draw, and Frampton Heights. The project involves conducting a Class III Cultural Resources Inventory to identify and evaluate cultural resources prior to vegetation treatments aimed at improving sagebrush habitat. The contract will be awarded to a vendor on the approved vendor list for archaeology, based on a scoring system combining technical and cost factors. The project includes approximately 2,026 acres across BLM, private, and Trust Lands Administration lands, with fieldwork expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

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