Event_34101-14014_AMD_One_Q_C.pdf

This is an amendment document related to a Phase I archaeological survey contract opportunity issued by the Tennessee Department of Military for work at two Armed Forces Reserve Center locations in northeast Tennessee. The project encompasses a Phase I archaeological survey of 136.44 acres across the Johnson City Army Aviation Support Facility (103.22 acres) and Mt. Carmel Armed Forces Readiness Center (33.22 acres). The scope of work includes archival research, systematic field investigation with sub-meter GPS accuracy, subsurface testing, artifact collection, and evaluation of National Register of Historic Places eligibility. Deliverables include a project work plan due within one month of kick-off, a draft report due two months after fieldwork completion, a final report due within one month of receiving comments, and GIS data in ESRI ArcGIS File Geodatabase format. Bids are due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with questions due by September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract term is one year from notice to proceed with a 365-day performance period. The contractor must perform monthly progress reviews and submit to field verification by Tennessee Army National Guard personnel.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed basis as unit prices for seven task line items with no cost adjustments permitted after response opening except through target pricing or best and final offer negotiations. The estimated contract value is $45,574.00. The State reserves the right to negotiate with responsive and responsible bidders and may conduct multiple negotiation rounds. Contractors must register in the Tennessee Supplier Portal, provide sales and use tax documentation or exemption proof, and carry workers' compensation insurance of minimum $1 million, commercial general liability insurance of minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of minimum $1 million. All work products, information, and intellectual property become property of the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Department of Defense with no licensing or copyright encumbrances permitted. Publication of results requires written approval from TNARNG's Environmental Office and Public Affairs Office. The contractor must obtain all required permits from the Tennessee Division of Archaeology.