Attachment 2_Statement of Work_Archaeological Survey.pdf

Statement of Work

Contractor will complete: 1.) a Phase I archaeological survey and 2.) a reconnaissance-level survey and evaluation of above-ground historic resources at the Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory (ADOL) located at 4279 East Mount Hope Road, East Lansing, Michigan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA- ARS) maintains and operates the approximately 50-acre property. Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR 800, federal agencies are required to consult with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to all federal undertakings. Federal projects may include modification of existing assets, disposal of constructed assets, and new construction. This project will provide the USDA-ARS with a historic resources assessment of all historic resources at the property.

The assessment will aid the federal agency with knowledge of its resources and help them with future planning and consultation with the SHPO.

Contractor will identify, photograph, record, and evaluate NRHP eligibility for all historic resources within the project area. Investigations and analyses must include appropriate data collection, site visits, photographs, and document preparation.

See: https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/ for applicable forms and survey guidance.

According to the USDA-ARS, the project area includes the property historically comprising the land, fields, buildings, structures, and features associated with the ADOL facility. See attached Table and Exhibits for information on the project area.

1. The Phase I archaeological survey must be conducted by a professional archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR Part 61). Any archaeological resources identified during survey must be evaluated for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Please note that the SHPO does not accept the results of surveys conducted in snow-covered or frozen ground conditions.

2. The reconnaissance-level survey of the above-ground resources must be conducted by a Historian or Architectural Historian meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR Part 61). The survey shall include a historic narrative and thoroughly developed historic context, evaluation against the National Register Criteria for Eligibility, define a of period of significance, and identify contributing and non-contributing resources on individual architectural properties forms. A District/Complex form must also be completed for the entire complex. The consultant should perform the survey in accordance with the SHPO's Above-Ground Survey Manual (2018). The historian will record all associated fields, buildings, structures, and features that are at least 40 years old (to include all resources that may turn 50 years old within the next 10 years).

Background Research

Contractor will perform background research by reviewing property records provided by the USDA-ARS Midwest Area office, as well as at local repositories in order to gather historic information including maps, aerial photographs, federal, state and local records. The historian will review both primary and secondary sources. Contractor may consult with the USDA, the Michigan SHPO, local historic preservation organizations, and any local (East Lansing or Ingham County) records for applicable research. Contractor will work with USDA-ARS to access resources within the project area.

Report Preparation and Deliverables

Contractor will complete a concise report with brief history, context, and narrative on the project area. The historian will report the findings of the survey, describing above- and below-ground historic resources (in narrative and table format) and evaluating resources within the agricultural context. Contractor will apply the National Register Criteria (36 CFR, Part 60.4) to each historic resource in the project area and assess the NRHP eligibility of each extant historic resource surveyed. Contractor will assess the eligibility for listing on the NRHP. Contractor will include NRHP eligibility recommendations in the report.

Draft Report

Contractor will provide USDA-ARS with an electronic copy of the draft report including the Michigan SHPO Survey and Identification forms and images for review. Contractor will also submit the report electronically to the Michigan SHPO, at the request of the USDA-ARS. The SHPO will have 30 days to review the draft report. Draft report should contain the following:

a. The names and addresses of persons and information sources consulted;

b. A description of background historic, architectural, and archaeological or other research conducted, including research methods and findings;

and

c. A statement of the qualifications of the principal staff.

Final Report

After the review period, Contractor will collect comments from the USDA-ARS and make requested revisions. The final report will be sent to the USDA-ARS within three weeks of received comments. Contractor will provide USDA-ARS with three paper copies and a PDF of the final report.

Project Contacts

Name and Address Phone / Email

Administrative Officer

(AO)

Charlotte Gillman 34 College Station Road Athens, GA 30605

Office: 706-546-3029 Charlotte.Gilman@usda.gov

Historic Resources Manager (HRM)

Dr. Stephanie Frank

USDA, ARS,FD, RPMB

5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705-5123

Phone: 301-837-8798 Stephanie.Frank@usda.gov

Midwest Area Real Property (NEARP) Representative

Alex Gau

USDA, ARS, MWA

998 Woodbine Cir W Galesburg, IL 61401

Office: 309-368-6670 Alexandra.Gau@usda.gov