Contract_Evaluation.doc

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TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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Personnel qualifications - Resumes should include a narrative description describing educational background (to include colleges/universities attended, diplomas/degrees received), familiarity with project area, cultural survey work history and performance of three most recent jobs, and any related work experience. The following minimum qualifications standards shall be met:

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Principal Investigator – Directly supervises the survey crew and data collection while in the field. He/She is the main author of the cultural resources survey report.

Minimum Requirements:

1) Must be qualified in accordance with Appendix A of 36 CFR part 61. This requires a graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely-related discipline. Additional requirements include 1) at least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration or management, including using established protocols with seasonal, climatic, or time constraints; 2) at least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in North American archaeology; and 3) demonstrated ability to carry research to completion; and 4) knowledge of Snake River Plain or Central Idaho cultures and central Idaho history and prehistory.

2) Familiarity/training with cultural resource survey and excavation techniques.

3) Familiarity/training in lithic analysis.

4) Ability to prepare written reports to Idaho SHPO standards.

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Crew Members - Conducts surveys/excavation and collects data.

Minimum Requirements:

1) One year/season of cultural excavation experience, plus training in excavation techniques.

2) Ability to recognize artifacts and features.

3) Ability to assist in preparation of sketch maps, site forms, profiles and conduct field photography.

4) Ability to use GPS units, aerial photos, maps, compass, and is able to follow excavation protocol.

B. PAST PERFORMANCE

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List of references on comparable contracts completed a.

Name of contract.

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Agency or entity issuing contract.

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Name and phone number of contact.

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Dates of contract period.

EVALUATION AND AWARD FACTORS

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EVALUATION AND AWARD FACTORS

Each submittal on this solicitation will be evaluated according to all of the criteria stated below. The relative importance of the factors is indicated by the point totals herein. An objective evaluation will be based on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge or associations. Accordingly, the following criteria will be scored respectively with the corresponding points associated with each area with a maximum total of 100 points obtainable.

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EVALUATION FACTORS

The following major factors and sub-factors shall be used in the evaluation. The relative importance of the major evaluation factors is indicated by the point totals.

M.2.1 Technical Capabilities (70 points)

a. Experience and qualifications of personnel in conducting cultural resource investigations in the Snake River Plain and central Idaho.

b. Recognition and experience in the investigation of high elevation prehistoric sites.

c. Recognition and experience in documenting sites common to the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

d. Recognition and experience in the analysis of lithic artifacts.

e. Experience in preparing written reports for Forest Service and SHPO approval.

M.2.2 Past Performance (30 points) a.

References and reputation of the company and key personnel show quality of work necessary to successfully complete this contract.

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Completion of contracts with biological or weather dependent protocols within specified contract time.

c.

Issued notices of non-compliance and required re-work.