California eProcure #10222002

Canine forensic surveys for historic human remains at Delta Conveyance Project sites

The California Department of Water Resources’ Delta Conveyance Office is seeking specialized canine surveys to identify potential historic human remains and related cultural resources for the Delta Conveyance Project. - Government buyer: California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Water Resources (DWR), Delta Conveyance Office. - Services requested: Canine forensic surveys to locate historic human remains, burial sites, and bone material, including material not visible at the surface. The solicitation lists two Canine Forensics Services line items, each with a quantity of 1. - Initial survey locations and pricing basis: Pond 6, Pond 7, and Pond 8 in San Joaquin County, with estimated pricing based on 150 acres, 34 acres, and 33 acres, respectively. These acreages are estimates and do not guarantee work; additional project-area locations may be added. - Work and deliverables: Coordinate and review background information, plan and perform field surveys, record coverage and findings with GPS locations and field notes, and provide a final report for each survey location with methods, findings, maps or photos, and supporting materials. - Important qualifications: Handlers and canines must have scent-specific certification for detecting historic human remains from a qualifying canine training facility. Relevant experience must include historic and prehistoric human remains, with specific expertise in prehistoric burial sites. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named.

Description

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a contractor to perform canine forensic surveys for historic human remains. Specially trained detection dogs will help identify burials, burial sites, or bone material associated with past human activity that may not be visible at the surface. Survey findings will support archaeological investigations, ground truthing, and management decisions for culturally sensitive areas. The anticipated agreement term is five years.

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