A04_Statement_of_Work_ATT_1_LAVO_Environmental_Study.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Update Archaeological Assessment and Overview for Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology Lassen Volcanic National Park

140P8423Q0086

Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND

2. INTRODUCTION

3. SCOPE

4. TASK REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Site Files Search

4.2. Literature Review

4.3. Agencies to be Consulted

4.4. Fieldwork

4.5. Reporting

4.6. Meeting Attendance/Project Reporting

6. DELIVERABLES

6.1 Completion of Work:

6.2 Project Schedule:

6.3 Progress “Letter” Report:

6.4 Draft Report:

6.5 Final Report:

6.6 Documentation Curation:

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

8. PAYMENT

9. SECURITY

10. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1. BACKGROUND

The National Park Service (NPS), Lassen Volcanic National Park (LAVO) has a requirement to update their Archaeological Overview and Assessment and Archaeological Research Design, originally completed in 2005.

2. INTRODUCTION

LAVO had an Archaeological Overview and Assessment (AOA) developed for the park in 2005.

That AOA focused primarily on the park’s prehistoric archaeology. Lassen wishes to expand on the original 2005 “Archaeological Overview and Assessment and Archaeological Research Design, Lassen Volcanic National Park”. Specifically, the AOA needs to be updated to include the historic period. In addition, the AOA needs to be updated with prehistoric information produced since the original AOA was created in 2005.

The expected product is an Archaeological Assessment and Overview for Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology at Lassen Volcanic National Park that can be used by the state and federal agencies to guide archaeological work within the region.

3. SCOPE

The area that will be considered for the overview consists of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California with research that may contribute to understanding the cultural history of the area.

The assessment of archaeology sites and management efforts will focus on those that have been conducted within Lassen Volcanic National Park. Recommendations will also focus on efforts within the National Park.

4. TASK REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Site Files Search

Minimally, the Contractor will contact site file repositories and gather baseline data on the project area. This includes, but need not be limited to, examining pertinent records held by the:

1. Northeast Information Center, California State University, Chico.

2. California Office of Historic Preservation

3. Lassen Volcanic National Park

4. Relevant Historical Societies

5. California Department of Transportation Division of Environmental Analysis

6. An on-line search of the National Register of Historic Places for the project area

4.2. Literature Review

Minimally, the Contractor will review significant works relating to archaeological work conducted within and near the project area since 2005 and all historic era work. This will include, but will not be limited to early and recent works (e.g., primary sources, grey literature, ethnographic/ethnohistoric).

Major projects and their resulting documents to review include, but will not be limited to:

• Section 106 & 110 surveys.

• Surveys and data recovery work by institutions, agencies, and contractors.

• Relevant theses and dissertations.

In addition, the Contractor will examine the major overview documents from the project area and vicinity. This will include but will not be limited to:

• Archaeological Overview and Assessment and Archaeological Research Design, Lassen Volcanic National Park, White 2005.

• Gem of the Cascades: An Administrative History of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Krahe & Catton, 2010.

• National Park Service, Cultural Landscapes Inventory, Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway, Lassen Volcanic National Park, 2023.

• Cultural Landscape Report for Drakesbad Guest Ranch.

• Mineral Headquarters Historic District Cultural Landscape Report.

4.3. Agencies to be Consulted

Agencies/institutions to be consulted will include, but may not be limited to:

• National Park Service (Lassen Volcanic National Park)

• California State Historic Preservation Office

4.4. Fieldwork

No fieldwork is required. However, the park and/or sites may be visited if needed.

4.5. Reporting

The report will include specific sections (as supported by narratives, figures, tables, diagrams, etc.). At a minimum, these will include:

• Table of Contents

• List of Figures and Tables

• Abstract/Management Summary

• Introduction

• Summary/Overview of the 2005 AOA

• Update of Archaeological Resources of Lassen Volcanic National Park (information collected or generated since 2005 AOA)

• Historic Background (to include the park’s history and the history of the area)

• Historic Resources of Lassen Volcanic National Park

• Research Design and Analysis of Park Historic Resources

• Management Recommendations

• References

The draft report shall include high quality copies of photographs, maps, figures, tables, and narratives. The NPS may disseminate the volume for review by other agencies, groups, and individuals. The draft report shall be revised based on comments provided by the NPS.

4.6. Meeting Attendance/Project Reporting

The Contractor will attend a kick-off meeting and a minimum of two (or more if needed) meetings to discuss the project findings and recommendations with the Lassen Volcanic National Park Cultural Resource Program Manager. The meetings may be virtual or in person.

5. PROJECT KICK-OFF

Work shall begin once the task order has been issued by the National Park Service and received by the Contractor. A project schedule will be developed by the Contractor, with the NPS’s input (see Section 6.2, below).

6. DELIVERABLES

6.1 Completion of Work:

This work is scheduled for four to six months. Funding for this project and is time sensitive and all funds allocated to this project must be expended and all deliverables received by the end date specified in the contract. The final completion date for the contract will be when all original notes, maps, figures/illustrations, GIS databases, and other documentation produced by this project as specified in Section 5.6 have been submitted to NPS two weeks prior to the chosen closeout date.

6.2 Project Schedule:

Once the contract has been awarded, the Contractor will prepare a project schedule for NPS to review. This document will identify and address how the Contractor will meet project milestones. This deliverable will be completed after a project kick-off meeting has been held with NPS cultural resource staff at Lassen. All documents submitted to NPS will be done in Word and databases will be developed using Excel. Spatial data will be submitted in ArcGIS 10.x. All metadata must be Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant.

6.3 Progress “Letter” Report:

The Contractor shall provide a brief letter report / email summary of the work results each month. This should include a brief narrative of the project findings.

6.4 Draft Report:

The Contractor will submit a draft report that contains the results of the work within six (6) months of the commencement of work. The Contractor will submit a hard copy and an electronic copy of the draft report for review. NPS will provide comments on the draft document and submit these to the Contractor within 30 days. Electronic copy to be either emailed or submitted on CDs or thumb drives via regular mail.

6.5 Final Report:

After receiving the NPS’s comments, the Contractor will have 45 days to submit a Final Report.

Contractor will address all of the review comments and make revisions, as necessary. If requested, the Contractor will meet with Cultural Program Manager to discuss the NPS comments. This report will incorporate the NPS’s comments. The Contractor shall submit three

(3) hard copies (two (2) bound, and one (1) unbound, archival quality copy) and an electronic copy (pdf). The electronic copy to be either emailed or submitted on CDs or thumb drives via regular mail.

6.6 Documentation Curation:

The Contractor shall submit original notes, photographs and negatives, maps, and other documentation produced by this project to the NPS for curation within seven (7) days of acceptance of the final report. All documents submitted to the NPS will be done in Word or as PDFs and databases will be developed using Excel. Spatial data will be submitted in ArcGIS Pro.

All metadata must be Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant. Digital data to be submitted on CDs or thumb drives.

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

No government equipment will be provided.

Sanitary Facilities: Restrooms are available at or near the project site for use on the contract without charge. Please keep toilet clean so as not to add extra work for maintenance staff.

8. PAYMENT

The vendor shall submit invoices electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP), at www.IPP.gov. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer generated by the US Treasury.

9. SECURITY

Park Entry: Vehicles associated with the Contractor shall be waived the entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicle(s). Please note that the entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees. Prior to work commencing, contractor must: Provide the Project Manager with a listing of all contract personnel and their associated vehicles entering the park daily.

10. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

This project is located at Lassen Volcanic National Park, 38050 Hwy 36 E, Mineral, CA 96063.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

From Award to Project Completion, estimated to between August 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.