Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC26-83
Utah Solicits Archaeological Survey Services for Zion Migration Corridor Habitat Project
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
NC26-83
NAICS
541360
The State of Utah is seeking qualified archaeological service providers for an intensive survey supporting the Zion Migration Corridor Habitat Improvement Phase VI project (WRI 7898). - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of State Purchasing & General Services, in partnership with Division of Wildlife Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, and NRCS - Scope of Work: - Intensive archaeological survey of approximately 2,098 acres of private land - Fieldwork, GPS mapping (submeter accuracy), site documentation, and digital reporting - Evaluation of sites for National Register of Historic Places eligibility - Compliance with federal and state standards, including Secretary of the Interior's Standards, Utah SHPO, and BLM requirements - Principal Investigator must have a current Utah PLPCO permit; all key personnel must meet professional qualifications - Notable Requirements: - Only vendors on Utah's approved archaeology vendor list are eligible - Lump sum contract with milestone-based invoicing; no price modifications for unexpected findings - Digital deliverables required; specific flagging and GPS protocols - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional services procurement
Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing seeks a contract for an archaeological survey on private land as part of the Zion Migration Corridor Habitat Improvement Phase VI project. The project involves intensive archaeological survey work over approximately 2,098 acres to support vegetation and riparian area management aimed at improving water quality and wildlife habitat. The contract will be awarded to a vendor on the approved vendor list for archaeology, with pricing guaranteed for the entire project. The work includes fieldwork, documentation, and compliance with federal and state archaeological standards.