2-ESR Rolling Consultation IronESR.xlsx

This is an ESR (Environmental Site Review) Rolling Consultation Sheet template issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing for the Iron Fire Archaeological Survey project (NC27-109, WRI 8059) located adjacent to and north of Eureka, Utah. The document provides instructions and examples for documenting archaeological sites discovered during the survey across three consultation sessions. The file establishes standardized data collection procedures requiring site-specific information including site number, type, dimensions, square meters, artifact and feature counts, detailed descriptions, fire effects assessment, condition evaluation, preliminary eligibility determinations, and SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) concurrence. The contract is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) anticipated to result in a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Bidders must be on the approved vendor list for archaeology to be considered. No mandatory site visit is required, and vendors must guarantee pricing for the entire project scope.

The rolling consultation format allows for phased documentation and review of archaeological sites as fieldwork progresses, with examples demonstrating proper completion protocols for historic trash scatters, lithic scatters, and structural features such as Navajo hogans. Documentation must include specific details on tools, diagnostic artifacts, and feature components to enable the Fuels Archaeologist to make informed eligibility and treatment determinations. Sites are evaluated for fire effects, condition status (deteriorating, etc.), and National Register eligibility, with all findings subject to SHPO concurrence before implementation of any avoidance or mitigation measures. The template emphasizes that detailed descriptions facilitate project planning and compliance with archaeological resource protection requirements.