Tennessee Department of General Services #34101-14016

Non-invasive archaeological survey services for Catoosa Springs Cemetery at VTS Catoosa, Georgia

This opportunity seeks professional archaeological services for a non-invasive survey of the Catoosa Springs Cemetery and its surrounding buffer zone at the Volunteer Training Site (VTS) Catoosa, Georgia. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG), Environmental Division, Construction and Facilities Maintenance Office - Tennessee Department of General Services - Department of Military, Military Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Non-invasive geophysical survey covering up to 3,024 square meters - Use of ground penetrating radar (GPR), magnetometer, and metal detector technologies - Delineation of archaeological boundaries and buffer zones - Archival research, field investigations, artifact collection, GIS data collection, and comprehensive reporting - Service Tasks: - Kick-off meeting - Archival research - Work plan submission - Field effort (including vegetation removal and geophysical survey) - Report of findings and analysis - GIS data preparation and delivery - Curation and delivery of documentation - Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state archaeological standards - Personnel must meet Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Georgia state guidelines - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified archaeological service providers - Notable Details: - Maximum liability indicated at $23,954 in one attachment - Contract duration ranges from 1 year to 18 months, with possible extension up to 60 months - No physical products or part numbers specified; focus is on professional services and deliverables

Description

The Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) is soliciting bids for archaeological services to conduct a non-invasive archaeological survey of the Catoosa Springs Cemetery and its surrounding 25-meter buffer zone at the Volunteer Training Site (VTS) Catoosa in Catoosa County, Georgia. The survey will cover up to 3,024 square meters and will utilize ground penetrating radar (GPR), magnetometer, and metal detector technologies to delineate the boundaries of the archaeological resource. The project aims to support cultural resource management and mission planning by providing updated baseline information on archaeological and architectural characteristics. The contract includes tasks such as a kick-off meeting, archival research, submission of a project work plan, field work, report of findings, GIS data delivery, and curation of documentation.

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