This is a pricing appendix document for a procurement issued by Maricopa County, Arizona for the Salt River Cemetery Phased Data Recovery project. The solicitation seeks proposals for development of a Historic Properties Treatment Plan (HPTP) and implementation of a phased archaeological data recovery program on a 10.4-acre tribal land parcel located along E. McDowell Road and east of N. Alma School Road. The project encompasses labor expenses across multiple task categories including Administration & Meetings, HPTP development, Permits/Agreements/Pre-field Logistics, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Survey & Mapping, Phase I Testing Fieldwork, Analysis & Research, Reporting, Curation, and Burial Reporting & Repatriation. The procurement was posted on August 23, 2024, with a firm proposal submission deadline of October 10, 2024. The project scope includes preparing infrastructure for future cemetery use, specifically burial plots, roadways, possible restrooms with septic systems, parking areas, and a committal shelter.
The pricing template provided contains line items for labor rates, hours, and total costs across all project tasks, with provisions for expense markup calculation; however, the document itself contains no populated pricing data, requiring qualified bidders to complete the detailed cost proposals as part of their submissions. Qualified archaeological and cultural resource management firms must demonstrate expertise in tribal archaeological research, cultural resource management, and comprehensive site documentation protocols. While no specific budget range is stated in this pricing appendix, similar archaeological data recovery projects in tribal contexts typically range between $100,000 and $500,000 depending on site complexity and scope requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the project's location on tribal land suggests potential preference for Native American-owned or culturally affiliated archaeological consulting firms, though specific set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the available documentation.