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City of Medford Solicits Phase II Archaeological Services for Cross Street Cemetery

This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide Phase II Archaeological Services at the former Cross Street Cemetery site in Medford Square, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - City of Medford, Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability, Historical Commission - Scope of Work: - Archaeological excavation and exhumation of cultural artifacts and skeletal remains - Identification, removal, cataloging, and offsite storage of artifacts - Oversight of machine excavation and coordination with Funeral Director services for reinterment - Preparation of final documentation and reports, including recommendations for future work - Requirements: - Firms must have at least five years of archaeological excavation experience - Lump sum contract; electronic bid submission required - Encourages participation from MBE, WBE, and DBE firms - Optional site visit and acknowledgment of all addenda - Notable Vendors (Potential Competitors): - The Preservation Collaborative, Inc. - Richard Grubb & Associates (RGA) - The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. - PaleoWest, LLC (Chronicle Heritage) - HDR - Environmental Design & Research, P.C. - SWCA Environmental Consultants - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are involved, as this is a professional services procurement - Place of Performance: - 0 Clippership Drive, Medford, MA 02155 (former Cross Street Cemetery site) - Contracting office at 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MA 02155

Description

The City of Medford, led by its Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability and in collaboration with the Historical Commission and Department of Public Works, is accepting sealed bids to undertake archaeological excavation and exhumations at the former Cross Street Cemetery site in Medford Square. The project involves Phase II archaeological services including excavation and exhumations. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 21, 2026, with an optional site visit on May 15, 2026. The contract term is from June 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

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