A04_-_140L1721Q0051-Statement_of_Work.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

San Luis Valley Field Office 1313 E. Highway 160 Monte Vista, Colorado 81144

Section 2 Statement of Work

2.1 Description of Project

2.2 Task I File Search, Historic Context, Inventory and Resource Identification

2.3 Task II Record and Evaluation

2.4 Task III Draft & Final Reports

2.5 Government Furnished Material

2.6 Deliverables/Performance Schedule

2.6a Payment Schedule

List of Attachments:

· Project Maps (Figures 1 & 2)

Section 1: Contract Terms & Conditions

1.1 ITEMS BEING ACQUIRED/TOTAL PRICE

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and services (except otherwise expressed or set forth in this contract as furnished by the Government); and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incidents to the satisfactory performance of this contract. Under this contract, the Contractor shall provide the items of work required to fulfill the Statement of Work (SOW) as called for under Tasks I - III issued hereunder. The SOW is setup for a single unit block survey for the Blanca Wetlands Cultural Resource Inventory for a total of 3,158 acres, with the potential for additional option units as funds become available.

A. Task I File Search & Class III Inventory 3,158 Acres $__38___Ac $ B. Task II Site Recording/Evaluation C. Task III Write-up Draft and Final Report D. Total Price $

SECTION 2: STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Complete an intensive Class III cultural inventory of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a wildlife habitat improvement project in Alamosa County, Colorado (See Attachments: Figures 1 & 2). The contract will consist of Tasks I thru III comprising a total of 3,158 acres to be inventoried.

The intent of this archeological inventory is to identify, record, and evaluate cultural resources for their potential eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places to aid the BLM in resource management, compile cultural and paleontological data for future research, and lastly to satisfy the BLM’s obligations to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Following the completion of field work the results will be prepared in draft and final report documents that include data synthesis of all cultural resources and analysis within the project area.

The 3,158-acre unit is located ~12 miles northeast of Alamosa, Colorado. The project area is located in the dry lakes region of the Closed Basin within the San Luis Valley. This area is rich in prehistoric sites centered around the prehistoric wetland environments. Lunette dunes shelter and preserve extensive amounts of buried cultural resources. Small surveys have been completed within the project area, but none have been comprehensive enough to identify historic properties that are exposed to ongoing indirect effects of the wetland maintenance and recreation impacts. One large survey was conducted in 1974 by Dr. Herbert Dick; however, these data have largely been lost and the methods were not to modern standards. This inventory’s goal is to do an intensive survey of all the areas within BLM administered lands where it is dry enough for pedestrian survey.

Legal description: T. 38N, R. 11E, sec 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, & 24 T. 38N, R. 12E, sec 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, & 18

USGS 7.5’ Topo Map Reference: Dry Lakes

2.2 TASK I-FILE SEARCH, HISTORIC CONTEXT, INVENTORY AND RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION

Task I consists of two parts that can be completed simultaneously with each other. The first part consists of completing a file search overview with synthesis of data for known historic, ethnographic and archeological data that encompass the project area, and the area within one mile of the project boundary. This research is necessary to identify and compile all available known cultural data previously recorded and inventoried areas that includes recorded resources, isolates, and potential unrecorded resources to develop an interpretive narrative overview for understanding and writing the Historic Context of the project area.

Available existing cultural resource data shall include, but not limited to, BLM San Luis Valley Field Office cultural resource inventory records, Colorado State Institutional Archives, Repositories; listed properties in the State Historic Sites Inventory, National American Engineering Records, and Historic American Buildings Survey records, and the Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation COMPASS cultural resource database. Other available sources of information may be obtained from, and not limited to, State and National Registers, published and unpublished manuscripts, aerial photographs, General Land Office maps, Mining Ledgers, historical photographs, Museums and library reference material. Data gathered will then be used to develop a Historic Context overview of the project area for prehistoric, historic and potential traditional cultural properties (TCP’s). Ethnographic accounts from several Tribes indicate that the wetlands below Blanca Peak are a sacred site.

After completion of the file search and review, the results will need to disseminate the gathered data within summarized tables, maps, photographs, narrative, or other informative format. Historic Context will consider explicit types of resources that might be encountered, and evolve potential research questions based on prehistory, and ethnology of the San Luis Valley, and surrounding region. All discussions will need to be accurately identified and referenced in the bibliography.

The second part of Task I consists of completion of a Class III inventory spaced no more than 20 meters apart in accordance with the BLM State Protocol Agreement (Protocol) with the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) dated October 29, 2014. Inventory standards and guidelines are specified in the most current BLM Colorado Handbook of Guidelines and Procedures for Inventory, Evaluation, and Mitigation of Cultural Resources and associated Digital Data Specifications Guide, Colorado SHPO standards, district and field office standards and procedures and other supplemental guidance. Emphasis shall be placed on complete and timely coverage of the area to identify all cultural properties within the project boundary.

2.2.a A file search shall gather known/documented historic and archeological data that is pertinent to the project area, and from the results develop an informative draft overview in table, and narrative format. This part of the draft will be sent to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI). After review, the COR/PI may suggest additional comments or directives to ensure a comprehensive overview and developed Historic Context.

2.2.b Previously recorded resources within one mile shall be presented in a table format. All sites shall be listed with their state trinomial number, site type, date recorded and the previous evaluation status of eligible, not eligible, or unevaluated/needs data to the National Register, and the report reference. Isolated finds and non-eligible resource data may remain in table format. National Register eligible resources, and unevaluated resources, within and immediately adjacent to the APE shall be further described in brief narrative detail as discussion points in support of the historic context and anticipated inventory expectations.

2.2.c Upon submission and acceptance of the first draft part (file search, historic context, and draft research questions an invoice may be submitted for 25% of Task I.

2.2.d The COR/PI will be notified either by phone or email with the dates and times fieldwork will proceed. At the end of each the session, the results shall be sent to the COR/PI and shall include, at a minimum: a project map showing identified cultural resource locations accompanied with UTM coordinates and brief descriptions of site types accompanied with project site number.

2.2.e Although it is not anticipated, if there are areas identified that are too steep, vegetation or brush that is extensively thick, or other occurrences that prevent regular pedestrian intensive inventory transects feasible without risk to safety, or poor visibility, the COR/PI will be notified immediately and consulted for further instructions. Such areas may need to be removed or alternative inventory methods to adequately cover the project area. The Contracting Officer will make the determination if areas are to be removed and any needed adjustments to the contract.

2.2.f Upon completion of the inventory and identification of cultural resources, the COR/PI will review the results and may provide comments or recommendations to insure comprehensive coverage of identified resources.

2.2g If a paleontological resource, including but not limited to: fossilized flora or faunal remains (older than 50 years) is located during this inventory, the COR/PI will be notified by an email that includes specific location data and photograph(s).

2.2.h After completion of Part 2 of Task I for the Class III inventory and the submission of field notes, associated maps with identified resources, and shapefiles of site locations, an invoice may be submitted for 25% of Task I.

2.3 TASK II-RECORD AND EVALUATE IDENTIFIED HISTORIC/ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES.

Task II consists of two parts: part 1: recording identified cultural sites and part 2: evaluation of those sites. All identified cultural resources shall be recorded in detail utilizing BLM Colorado Handbook of Guidelines and Procedures for Inventory and appropriate site forms. Following the BLM Guidelines for sites with relevant diagnostics, features, or other notable characteristics on each site shall be accompanied with a detailed site sketch map, feature sketch, and the site location identified on a USGS 1:24000 quadrangle map. In addition, all site forms shall have appropriate listed bibliographies of associated utilized/known references associated with site form. Incomplete site forms will be regarded as unfinished product. Inconsistencies will be corrected prior to acceptance and given state trinomial numbers.

2.3.a The core data for each site shall consist of completed OAHP Colorado forms defined in the Handbook of Guidelines and Procedures for Inventory. All considerations should include pertinent attributes spatial, temporal, and stylistic characteristics of the resource, and will be discussed in detail within the narrative description summaries.

2.3.b Completed site forms will be sent, along with all GIS spatial data for review and comments to the COR/PI prior requesting state trinomial numbers from SHPO. The BLM San Luis Valley Field Office does not assign BLM numbers. The BLM will have seven days to review site forms and provide notification to proceed submission to SHPO.

2.4 TASK III-DRAFT AND FINAL INVENTORY REPORT

Task III consists of two parts: first part writing the draft report and the second part is completing the final report. This task consists of data synthesis of the results from previous Tasks to develop a final report. The report will reflect all fieldwork results accomplished during this contract.

2.4.a The final report shall follow an acceptable format that shall be discussed during pre-work meeting.

2.4.b The Contractor shall provide all final data as electronic (.pdf) files on thumb-drive, or by Secure File Transfer Protocol with software compatible with Bureau of Land Management software. GIS data tables shall conform to BLM guideline standards for attribute table database fields which will be discussed during pre-work meeting.

2.4.c All diagnostic artifacts shall list measurements, referenced to type, date, and described either in photograph or sketch.

2.4.d Within 200 calendar days of contract award, one complete copy of a draft final inventory report presenting results, including appropriate maps, tables, photographs, sketches, and a final copy of electronic GIS site data.

2.4.e After submission of the draft, an invoice may be submitted for the first part of Task III for 25% of the Task.

2.4.f Within 10 days of submission of the initial report draft, the BLM shall provide comments on suggested revisions or modifications of the draft and electronic data.

2.4.g Within 10 days after receipt of BLM comments the contractor shall correct any revisions or modifications responsive to comments. The contractor shall submit one bound and one unbound copy of the final report and two (2) thumb-drive or other electronic copies with report and all electronic data.

2.4.h After delivery of the final report, and acceptance is approved, along with submission of electronic files, and any appropriate Government Furnished Material, and the final invoice may be submitted for the remaining 25% of contract.

2.3.c Evaluation results shall specify the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria set forth in 36CFR60 that applied to determining a significance value and formulating a determination of eligibility. The NRHP criteria shall be applied to each component of a site. Results shall be summarized in a narrative format formulating the non-destructive data recovery measures applied during the evaluation process. Discussion should include sufficiency of the data recovered and detail reasons for the evaluation methods prescribed, and the potential for the need to conduct additional data recovery to support eligibility determinations. Minimal scrapings, probing, or subsurface testing will be allowed to support evaluations. For any properties recommended as eligible, additional recommendations shall be made for treatment, mitigation, fire sensitivity and discussion on notable adverse effects (erosion, cattle, looting, off road vehicles, etc.) to these properties for elevating their protection and management. If a site is identified as a landscape size scale, the COR/PI shall be notified immediately for follow-up recommendations on how to proceed.

2.3.d All historic sites with identifiable features and structures shall include additional supportive OAHP architectural documentation with photographs, and sketch plan view maps. This documentation shall collaborate with the site sketch map.

2.3.e All prehistoric sites with significant identifiable features shall include additional supportive documentation including descriptions with photographs, and a plan view sketch diagram. This documented data shall collaborate with the site sketch map.

2.3.f If a site is located within the project boundary and extends beyond the inventory area, it will be recorded to a reasonable extent following the BLM Guidelines. The COR/PI should be notified immediately about the site and discuss options to appropriately address the issue. The primary objective is to properly record the site to allow adequate assessment and evaluation of that portion of the site within the project area based on evaluation criteria.

2.3.g Field tours will be completed by the COR/PI before end of field session.

2.3.h After completion of site recordings, and evaluations (Parts I & II) and submitted draft site forms to be reviewed by COR/PI for comments and the sites assigned state trinomial site numbers, an invoice may be submitted for (25%) of contract.

2.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

The government will make available or provide Contractor with the following:

1. Access to San Luis Valley Filed Office and Rio Grande National Forest Office cultural records, or other available associated documentation during regular office hours.

2.6 DELIVERABLES/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Blanca Wetland Unit I = 3,158 acres

Attachments

Figure 1: Map of survey unit 1:100,000 Figure 2: Map of survey unit 1:40,000 image1.png oleObject1.bin image2.png image3.emf