Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-106

Archaeological Survey Services for Stookey Fire Restoration in Tooele County, Utah

This opportunity is for archaeological survey services supporting fire restoration efforts in Tooele County, Utah. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (Salt Lake Field Office) - State of Utah Division of Purchasing - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources - Vendors: - Only pre-approved archaeology vendors are eligible; no specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named - Services Requested: - Cultural resource inventory and archaeological survey over approximately 3,505 acres - Includes intensive and reconnaissance-level pedestrian surveys - Literature review and background research for the Area of Potential Effect - Revisit and update documentation for previously recorded archaeological sites - Rolling consultation and reporting to the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (UtSHPO) - GIS data and comprehensive reporting deliverables - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state historic preservation standards (including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act) - Professional qualifications and permits required - Strict milestone-based invoicing and reporting deadlines - Per-acre pricing for different survey classes (Class II and III) - Fieldwork must begin promptly after award and be completed within a defined period - No specific products or OEMs are involved; the procurement is strictly for professional archaeological services.

Description

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing for an archaeological survey related to the restoration of BLM and Utah Trust Lands affected by the Stookey Fire. The project involves conducting a cultural resources inventory including intensive and reconnaissance level archaeological surveys, site revisits, and rolling consultation with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office. The survey covers approximately 3,505 acres with specific areas requiring different survey intensities. The contract will be awarded to a vendor on the approved vendor list for archaeology, based on a combination of best value and cost point awards, with a lump sum payment model.

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