Notice of Intent to Award OregonBuys~20.pdf

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Administrative Services Division for the Archaeologist for Highland Ditch Dam Removal and Irrigation Efficiency Project, with Request for Proposal (RFP) Number S-63500-00013972. ODFW has completed its evaluation of proposals and intends to award the contract to Lithos Paleontology and Cultural Resource Consultants, LLC of Denver, CO, which was determined to be the highest-scoring proposer and deemed responsive and responsible. The project involves archaeological services for a dam removal and irrigation efficiency initiative, with the contract anticipated to be effective from the date of last signature through December 31, 2025.

The bid tabulation and scoring results have been posted on OregonBuys, and the procurement encourages participation of certified small businesses, including disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. The project is funded through in-kind and funding assistance from the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, with additional support from the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service serving as the Lead Agency for National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance. While a specific contract value was not explicitly stated in this notice, the project involves archaeological investigation of an 8-acre area, with specific focus on documenting and evaluating cultural resources related to an existing diversion ditch and dam.