Joplin Civicplus #2026-RFP-22

Phase I Cultural Resource Survey for Joplin RTP Project

The City of Joplin, Missouri is seeking qualified firms to perform a Phase I Cultural Resource Survey (CRS) with shovel testing for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project. - Government Buyer: - City of Joplin, Missouri - Planning, Zoning and Neighborhood Services; Parks and Recreation Department - Scope of Work: - Conduct a Phase I Cultural Resource Survey with shovel testing at 80 specified locations - Survey supports installation of ADA-compliant park benches, bicycle racks, repair stations, and trail signs - Work spans approximately 18 miles of public trails across 12 park locations in Jasper and Newton Counties, Missouri - Requirements: - Survey must be performed by a 36 CFR 61 qualified archaeologist - Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidelines is mandatory - Funded by a recreational trails grant from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration - Products/Services Requested: - Phase I Cultural Resource Survey with shovel testing (1 service engagement) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Notable Details: - Survey is a prerequisite for construction of new concrete pads for park amenities - Focus on identifying archaeological resources within the Area of Potential Effect (APE)

Description

The City of Joplin, Missouri is soliciting sealed bid proposals for a Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project. The project involves conducting a Phase I Cultural Resource Survey with shovel testing at 80 locations to identify archaeological resources and ensure compliance with historic preservation regulations. The survey supports the installation of concrete pads for park benches, bicycle racks, repair stations, and trail signs along approximately 18 miles of public trails in various park locations. The contract requires qualified personnel meeting professional standards and is funded through a recreational trails grant from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration.

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