Addendum 2 - Archaeological Survey.pdf

TOWN OF SMITHFIELD

“The Ham Capital of the World”

Invitation for Bid

IFB # 26-004

Addendum # 2

August 21, 2026 Town of Smithfield

911 South Church Street Smithfield, VA 23430 https://www.smithfieldva.gov/

Phase 1 Archaeological Survey Sealed Bids, subject to the conditions and instructions contained herein, will be received via email or at the above office until the time and date shown below (local prevailing time), for furnishing the items or services described in the bid documents.

Scope of Work: The Town of Smithfield is seeking qualified Cultural Resource Management (CRM) consultants to conduct a Phase 1 Archaeological Survey across the approximately 60-acre property formerly known as “Pierceville” and “The Grange at 10Main.”

Proposals Due prior to: September 11th, 2026 @ 3:00 PM.

**AN ELECTRONIC RESPONSE IS REQUIRED**

Town Official, Lesley King, is the sole contact official for the Town of Smithfield with respect to this IFB. All questions and/or comments should be directed to her at this email address: lking@Smithfieldva.gov. The respondents to this IFB shall not contact, either directly or indirectly, any other employee or agent of the Town regarding this IFB. Any such unauthorized contact may disqualify the bidder from the procurement.

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Phase 1 – Archaeological Survey

Addendum # 2 Question:

The Cover page on Addendum # 1 details the RFP is for Pest Control Services. Please confirm the correct cover letter remains that of the original RFP dated August 7th, 2026

Answer: You are correct, the cover page for Addendum # 1 should have been for Phase 1 Archaeological Survey not Pest Control Services.

Question:

Can the Town provide an estimated number of artifacts expected to be collected and curated during this project.

Answer: The Town does not have an estimated number of artifacts expected.

Question:

Is the field portion of the APE currently plowed, seed-drilled, or fallow? Will any crops present be harvested prior to survey?

Answer: The field is currently in cultivation and will be during the survey unless work is performed after harvest.

Instructions for submission ask for: i) Copy of current business license, and j) State Corporation Commission Identification Number. Is it sufficient to submit the firms SCC identification number?

Answer: Yes, the SCC will be sufficient.

Please confirm that the Town does not expect any ground-penetrating radar survey for suspected cemetery locations?

Answer: At this point, the Town does not. We suspect that dependent on what is found, further investigation may be necessary. The Town does have some information about where some graves might be located, but it is unclear as to whether or not it is on Town property or the neighborhood’s.

Question:

Business License requirement for firms located outside of the Town. Would a statement in our RFP response suffice for this requirement, such as, stating that our firm does not currently have a Town of Smithfield license; however, would be willing to inquire about obtaining one once the project is awarded.

Answer: A statement in your proposal would be acceptable at this time.