SAM #12FPC326Q0028

USDA NRCS Colorado Cultural Resource Inventory and Recordation Services

This opportunity seeks contractors to provide Cultural Resource Inventory and Recordation services for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado, supporting Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) projects. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Contracting Office - Scope of Work: - Conduct pedestrian surveys and document cultural resources across approximately 397.8 acres in Saguache, Gunnison, Ouray, San Miguel, and Delta counties - Deliverables include site documentation, reports, GIS data, and National Register of Historic Places eligibility recommendations - Services must comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and 36 CFR § 800.4, as well as Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) guidelines - Key Requirements: - Key personnel must hold valid permits from Colorado OAHP - Milestone-based payment structure tied to fieldwork and report acceptance - Total small business set-aside; evaluation based on technical capability, management, past experience, and price - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned; the procurement is for professional services only

Description

Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, Saguache, and San Miguel Counties, Colorado

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to provide Cultural Resource Inventory and Recordation services for NRCS-Colorado as described below and in accordance with the work statement attached to and hereby made a part of this solicitation.

The NRCS is providing federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Bill for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) projects in multiple counties throughout the state of Colorado.  These projects are undertakings under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR § 800.  Historic property identification and documentation within the respective areas of potential effect (APE) is required under 36 CFR § 800.4.  This requirement is for pedestrian survey and cultural resources documentation within the APEs described in the attached statement of work (SOW).

Any/all questions must be submitted in writing to amy.smith2@usda.gov no later than July 6, 2026, 5:00pm EDT.

Please see RFQ documents for complete details.

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