Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC26-73

Utah and BLM Seek Archaeological Survey Services for Kane County Vegetation Project

The State of Utah, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), is seeking qualified contractors to perform an intensive archaeological survey in Kane County, Utah, as part of the Yellowjacket Oak Flat and Willow Springs Project. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in coordination with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office, Kanab Field Office - Services Requested: - Intensive archaeological survey of approximately 2,127 acres of BLM-managed land in Kane County - Tasks include site identification, GPS documentation with submeter accuracy, evaluation for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility, and digital-only reporting - Compliance with BLM Utah Fieldwork Guidelines and Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards is mandatory - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold current BLM permits for the Virgin Cultural Area - All deliverables must be digital; GPS data and mapping are required - Strict adherence to anti-boycott, foreign entity, and AI use policies - Contractor responsible for all necessary permissions and compliance with federal and state permitting - Lump sum contract with per-acre rate; milestone-based invoicing tied to deliverables - Multiple awards are anticipated - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are involved, as this is a professional services procurement - Place of Performance: - BLM-managed land in Kane County, Utah, with oversight from the Kanab Field Office

Description

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Wildlife unit seeks contractors to perform an archaeological survey in Kane County, Utah, specifically between Hildale, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and Mt. Carmel Junction. The project involves an intensive archaeological survey of approximately 2,127 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to assess cultural resources prior to vegetation treatment activities. Multiple contract awards are anticipated to the highest scoring, responsive, and responsible vendors on the approved vendor list for archaeology. The contract requires adherence to BLM and Utah State Historic Preservation Office guidelines, with deliverables including digital reports and spatial data.

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