Attachment_3_Wage_Determination_-_Montrose_County.pdf

This document is a solicitation for a Class III Cultural Inventory contract issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado Region. The solicitation (Solicitation Number: 140L1724Q0067) is for two inventory projects: Escalante Ranch (520 acres) and Owl Ridge Arch (1,330 acres). Vendors are not required to bid on both projects and may submit proposals for either one or both. The period of performance is flexible, and vendors should provide their proposed period of performance if it differs from the stated timeframe.

The evaluation criteria include managerial qualifications, capacity, technical expertise, specialized experience, and price. The non-price factors are weighted more heavily than price. Contractors and any subcontractors must hold a current Permit for Archaeological Investigations (PAI) to be eligible for award. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620, with a $19 million size standard. The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price, with no changes due to inflation or higher than expected artifact density. Proposals must be submitted by September 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm MST.