Ames Ionwave #2027-023 Addendum 1

Ames, Iowa Solicits Archaeological and Historic Architecture Survey Services for South Washington Project Area

This opportunity from the City of Ames, Iowa seeks qualified consulting firms to provide professional archaeological and historic architecture survey services for the South Washington Project Area. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa - Department of Planning & Housing, Housing Division - Finance Office - Scope of Work: - Phase I Intensive Archaeological Survey - Identify and document archaeological sites within Washington Avenue (South 2nd Street to South 4th Street) - Evaluate eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places - Includes fieldwork, background research, subsurface testing, artifact cataloging, and comprehensive reporting - Reconnaissance Level Historic Architecture Survey - Survey and document historic standing structures in the project area - Evaluate preliminary eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places - Includes desktop research, site visits, photography, and preparation of Iowa SHPO Site Inventory Forms - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act - Adherence to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards - Professional qualification standards for Historic or Prehistoric Archaeologists - Affirmative Action Compliance and federal forms regarding debarment and lobbying - Reports must satisfy HUD and Iowa SHPO requirements - City reserves right to negotiate additional services and future phases - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified professional consulting firms - Services are task-based, with payment upon completion and acceptance - Estimated contract value is likely in the range of $30,000 to $80,000 based on similar projects

Description

The City of Ames, Iowa is requesting proposals for professional services to conduct a Phase I Intensive Archaeological Survey and Reconnaissance Level Historic Architecture Survey. These services include all necessary activities associated with cultural resource investigations and report preparation to satisfy requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State of Iowa Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as part of the Environmental Review process. The project area is along Washington Avenue from South 2nd Street to South 4th Street in Ames, Iowa. The scope includes archaeological survey, historic architecture survey, and preparation of reports to determine eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The project is funded potentially through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and requires compliance with HUD and SHPO regulations.

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