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OEV27006946 – OPEN ENROLLMENT OF VENDORS

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

MPA 476 On Call Cultural Resources Consultant Services

SECTION A. BACKGROUND

Request for Proposals (RFPs) are hereby solicited by the State of Rhode Island Department of Administration (RIDOA)/Division of Purchases on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to acquire consultant services for On-Call Cultural Resources. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of the relative merits of the qualifications presented.

To be considered responsive under this solicitation, Cultural Resources services must be the primary function or must represent a significant component of the services provided by the Consultant based on recent past experience. Proposed services may include but may not be limited to assisting RIDOT in the identification, evaluation and recording of historic properties as defined by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; preparing documentation in compliance with Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act; conducting historic cemetery delineation and assessment studies; as well as conducting related historic, archaeological, architectural, geological and genealogical studies and impact assessments as needed. The Tasks and Deliverables are provided in the Scope of Work. Personnel to be assigned under this MPA must be familiar with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations as defined herein.

This MPA will have a base period of three years. At the State’s discretion, the MPA may be extended annually for two (2) additional one (1) year terms. If the MPA is extended for any additional one-year terms, at the State’s discretion, Year 4 and Year 5 hourly rates may be increased by a maximum of 3% over the previous year’s hourly rates. Consultants working under this MPA will assist RIDOT with the following on-call tasks: identify, evaluate, and record historic properties; conduct historic, archaeological, architectural, geological, genealogical and historic cemetery delineation studies; conduct surveys, provide construction monitoring, and conduct impact assessments. Respondents will be required to provide qualified personnel in a timely manner to perform the services as defined and authorized through detailed Task Order protocol. Respondents must demonstrate their capacity to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Inclusion as a qualified service provider on the MPA is no guarantee of award of Task Orders.

SECTION B. SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

As directed by RIDOT, the Consultant shall perform the following Project Tasks and submit the required Deliverables:

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1. Identification of Historic Properties The Consultant shall review the National and State Registers of Historic Places maintained by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) in their offices located at 150 Benefit Street, Providence, RI.; review the RIHPHC’S statewide Inventory of Historic and Archaeological resources and identify all the listed/inventoried historic properties/archaeological sites which are located within each assigned project area.

Deliverables

a. One set of copies of all those pages of the State Register, and all those pages of the statewide inventory street indices, which include properties/districts located within each assigned project area, with each such property/district clearly marked.

b. One set of copies of all RIHPHC inventory forms, and/or National Register nomination forms, and/or Local Historic District forms, plus any other pertinent information on file at RIHPHC for all the identified listed/inventoried properties/archaeological sites within each assigned project area.

2. Identification Of Archaeological Resources

The Consultant shall consult the archaeological site (U.S.G.S. topographic) maps in the RIHPHC file drawers for each project and consult the RIHPHC site files for all archaeological resources shown on the site map to be located within a half-mile of the project area.

a. One copy of the appropriate RIHPHC archaeological site map (or maps) marked to indicate the project area relative to inventoried sites in the vicinity—provided that there are sites in the vicinity of the project area.

b. One set of copies of all site forms for identified archaeological resources located within a quarter- mile of the project area.

c. A summary list (by RIHPHC inventory #) of archaeological sites identified in the vicinity of the project area.

3. Product Review/Final Deliverables for Identification of Historic Properties and Archeological Resources

a. One copy of the appropriate RIHPHC archaeological site map (or maps) marked to indicate the project area relative to inventoried sites in the vicinity, provided that there are sites in the vicinity of the project area.

b. Consult with RIDOT on the results of the RIHPHC file review.

c. Conduct field reconnaissance and photography of selected sites that may require additional information and documentation, as directed by RIDOT.

d. Review National Register eligibility opinions with RIDOT for any buildings or structures that may be impacted by the project.

e. For each assigned RIDOT project: assemble all of the products of the historic structures/districts and archaeological resources research performed for that project, together with a cover list noting the numbers of each product type produced, in a single, labeled folder.

4. Project Narratives The Consultant shall prepare a project narrative form containing the following three (3) sections:

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5. Preparation Of Sections 106/4(F)/6(F) Documentation

The Consultant shall assemble and review all available information, including information produced as a result of the Identification of Historic Properties and/or the Identification of Archaeological Resources relative to an assigned RIDOT project and all known cultural/Section 106, Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) resources (as defined by the specific process governing review -- Section 106, Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) and 33 CFR 325 App. C) within or near the project area. The Consultant shall also evaluate the proposed project’s effects upon all identified cultural/Section 106, Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) resources within or near the project area.

Prepare Draft and Final Section 106, Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) documentation as directed by RIDOT. The documentation to be prepared shall include:

a. Phase I Historic Property Surveys

b. Phase II Historic Property Evaluations

c. Consensus Determinations of Eligibility

d. National Register Nomination Forms

e. Section 106 Documentation Reports

f. Draft and Final Memoranda of Agreement

g. Programmatic and Formal Section 4 (f) Evaluations and Section 6(f) Evaluations

6. Archival-Quality Documentation

The Consultant shall prepare archival-quality documentation for a National Register-listed or eligible property, as directed by RIDOT staff. The Consultant may be directed to follow Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) standards, or the State Standards (RIHRA) agreed upon by RIDOT and the RIHPHC. This task shall be accomplished as follows:

a. Meet with RIDOT to determine project scope and boundaries; review the NPS “Schedule of Documentation” (if one exists) and any existing information from RIDOT files and to establish a schedule of documentation listing the number and format of all deliverables.

b. Review RIHPHC files for existing information on the property to be recorded, as directed by RIDOT.

c. Field records the property as it currently exists, through photography and the preparation of plans/drawings, as necessary to comply with the agreed-upon schedule of documentation.

d. Undertake historical research as necessary to document the age/nature /use/ significance of the property, sufficient to comply with the agreed-upon schedule of documentation.

Deliverables

a. Review RIHPHC files for existing information on the property to be recorded, as directed by RIDOT.

b. One or more (as specified in the agreed-upon schedule of documentation) complete sets of archival- quality products, comprising the written, graphic, and photographic documentation for the recorded property.

Section 1 Project Description based on a review of project plans and other materials at RIDOT.

Section 2 Description of Recorded Cultural Resources in/adjacent to the project area based on information resulting from review of RIHPHC files.

Section 3 Description of Project Impacts to recorded cultural resources based on research of RIHPHC files and review of project plans and other material at RIDOT.

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7. Phase I – Conduct Archaeological Surveys & Historic Cemetery Delineation Studies The Consultant shall identify archaeological resources within project impact areas determined by the RIDOT to warrant survey. This Phase is divided into two (2) steps.

Step 1 The Consultant shall collect information from documentary and informant sources to establish context and archaeological potential of the project area. The Consultant shall begin the Step 1 background research following RIDOT approval of the work plan and cost estimate. Step 1 shall be accomplished as follows:

a. Compile data by reviewing the inventories of the RIHPHC and local historical commissions, societies and museums, local collectors and historians; and researching historic maps, atlases, town histories and other published documents to establish historic and environmental contexts of the project area.

b. Stratify the project area into zones of low, moderate and high archaeological potential based on the collected historic and environmental data.

c. Review results with RIDOT to determine if further treatment will be necessary. If further treatment is deemed necessary, the Consultant shall prepare a work plan, cost estimate and permit application for the Step 2 survey.

Deliverables – Step 1

a. Scope of Work, cost estimate, and RIHPHC archaeological permit application for the Step 2 Field Investigation shall be prepared for approval by RIDOT. The Scope of Work shall include a discussion of the project area's importance in regional and local history and prehistory, and its relevance to archaeological research and the Rhode Island State Preservation Plan. The Scope of Work shall also provide a description of expected site types, and a discussion of the field and analytical methods needed to locate these sites.

The Scope of Work shall be appended to the RIHPHC archaeological permit application for the PHASE I permit to be submitted by RIDOT to the RIHPHC for review and approval.

Step 2 The Consultant shall conduct field reconnaissance and subsurface testing to identify sites in the project area. The Consultant shall begin the Step 2 field investigation following RIDOT’S approval of the work plan and cost estimate, and the RIHPHC’S approval of the permit application. RIDOT shall be responsible for notifying FHWA for their coordination of all communications with the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office for this Phase as well as all subsequent phases/investigations. Step 2 shall be accomplished as follows:

a. Conduct a field reconnaissance or walkover of the project area to verify or refine the data collected during the Step 1 phase. The sampling configurations and intervals employed to detect archaeological remains may vary depending on environmental conditions, cultural context, and the types and sizes of sites expected in the project area. Shovel test pits may be spaced at regular intervals or in clusters as defined by the potential of specific zones.

In areas of high archaeological sensitivity, judgmentally placed test units may be the preferred sampling approach. Each assignment under this contract shall require a specific scope of work subject to RIDOT review and approval. In the event cultural remains or features are found, additional shovel test pits may be placed around the artifact or feature-bearing unit to verify the integrity or authenticity of the find. All excavated soils shall be screened through 1/4-inch mesh to recover cultural materials. Stratigraphic information

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b. Perform laboratory analyses during Step 2 that include, but are not limited to, soil phosphate tests, pH tests, particle size analysis, artifact identification, floral and faunal identification, qualitative and quantitative manipulation of data, and the cleaning, cataloguing and photo-documentation of artifacts.

c. Store and curate all cultural materials and records collected during the project survey, in accordance with the permit regulations of the RIHPHC and 36 CFR §79.

d. Review results with RIDOT to determine if further treatment will be necessary. If further treatment is deemed necessary, the Consultant shall prepare a Scope of Work, cost estimate and RIHPHC archaeological permit application for a site examination (Phase II).

Deliverables – Step 2

a. Prepare a short technical memorandum for RIDOT that includes a summary of the results of fieldwork and provides recommendations regarding the necessity for further treatment.

Accompanying graphics shall include an engineering plan showing test locations and surface features relative to project impacts; representative soil profiles; and profiles and plans of subsurface features. This technical memorandum shall serve as a decision-making tool for RIDOT to either clear the project or expedite further survey in advance of the formal STEP 2 report. The technical memorandum shall be provided to RIDOT within ten (10) days of completion of fieldwork.

b. At the direction of RIDOT, the Consultant shall prepare and submit a Scope of Work, cost estimate and RIHPHC archaeological permit application for a site examination (PHASE II) survey. The Scope of Work shall include a discussion of each site’s relevance to archaeological research and the field and analytical methods needed to evaluate its significance. The Scope of Work and cost estimate shall be appended to the RIHPHC archaeological permit application for the PHASE II permit to be submitted by the RIDOT to the RIHPHC for review and approval.

c. A comprehensive report shall be provided to RIDOT that includes, but is not limited to, a rationale and justification for the sampling strategy; a review of expectations; quantitative and qualitative summaries of artifacts, subsurface features, structures and their distributions; an interpretive discussion of the survey results; and recommendations regarding the necessity for conducting PHASE II investigations. The report graphics shall include, at a minimum, relevant topographic and historic maps depicting the project location; engineering plans showing test unit locations and landscape features relative to project impacts; a summary table or matrix with a breakdown of test locations by survey unit; representative soil profiles; profiles and plans of all subsurface features; photographs or illustrations of diagnostic artifacts; appropriate statistical maps, charts, and tables; a bibliography; and an itemized list of all recovered materials and their proveniences. The Consultant shall submit a draft (near-final) report to RIDOT for review within THIRTY

(30) calendar days of completion of fieldwork. The Consultant shall provide additional copies of the final report within 10 days of receipt of CRU staff's review comments.

8. Phase II – Archaeological Site Examination

The Consultant shall evaluate the significance and National Register eligibility of each site discovered during the PHASE I survey. The Consultant shall begin the site examination following RIDOT’S approval of the work plan and cost estimate, and the RIHPHC’S approval of the archaeological permit application. This task shall be accomplished as follows:

a. Conduct additional documentary research and subsurface testing of those sites determined by RIDOT and the RIHPHC to require further treatment. The purpose of this investigation

OEV23002867 Page 6 of 14 shall be to establish each site's integrity and function, its temporal and spatial boundaries, and, ultimately, its significance and eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. For historic period archaeological sites, additional documentary research including title and deed research will be required to supplement the subsurface investigation in establishing the site's context and significance. For Pre-Contact and Contact Period Native American sites, consultation with the NITHPO shall be required to supplement the field testing in establishing the site’s context and significance. In order to define more exact site boundaries, close interval testing with shovel test pits and soil cores shall be added to the Phase I sample. Based on the results of the test pit sampling, a limited number of larger units (1 x 1 or 1 x 2 meter units) may be excavated within artifact and feature concentration areas or around structural remains. In some cases, the use of backhoes or heavy machinery may be appropriate for stripping overburden. A specific scope of work tailored to the research potential of each site shall be submitted to RIDOT for review and approval. All test units shall be excavated by hand and screened through 1/4-inch mesh, and cultural materials and soil samples shall be bagged and labeled with provenience information. Soil profiles and feature plans shall be drawn and photographs shall be taken of the site areas and cultural features.

b. Process (wash, measure, and catalog), identify and analyze all recovered artifacts. Floral and faunal materials extracted during flotation of soil samples shall be identified, and charcoal samples shall be processed for dating purposes. Statistical analyses shall be conducted to quantify the frequencies and distributions of materials.

c. Store and curate all cultural materials and records collected during the PHASE II investigation in accordance with the RIHPHC’s standards and per 36 CFR §79.

d. Review results with RIDOT to determine if further archaeological treatment will be necessary. If further archaeological study is deemed necessary, the Consultant shall prepare a Scope of Work, cost estimate and RIHPHC archaeological permit application for data recovery (PHASE III).

a. A brief technical memorandum (end-of-field work summary) shall be provided to RIDOT that provides the results of fieldwork and preliminary analysis, interpretations of these results, and conclusions about each site's eligibility for listing in the National Register.

Accompanying graphics shall include a plan of test locations and surface features relative to project impacts; representative soil profiles; and profiles and plans of subsurface features. This technical memorandum shall serve as a decision-making tool for RIDOT in advance of the formal report. The technical memorandum shall be provided to RIDOT within 10 to 20 days of completion of fieldwork.

b. A comprehensive report shall be submitted to RIDOT that includes, but is not limited to, a summary of the research directives and sampling methodologies employed during the survey; descriptions of the results of the background research, field testing, and analysis;

interpretations of these results in the contexts of the research framework and Rhode Island State Preservation Plan; and conclusions about the significance and National Register eligibility of each site. The report graphics shall include, at a minimum, relevant topographic and historic maps depicting the project location; engineering plans showing test unit locations and landscape features relative to project impacts; representative soil profiles; profiles and plans of all subsurface features; photographs or illustrations of diagnostic artifacts; appropriate statistical maps, charts, and tables; a bibliography; and an itemized list of all recovered materials and their proveniences. The Consultant shall submit one (1) draft (near-final) report to RIDOT’S staff for review within 45 days of completion of fieldwork. The Consultant shall provide copies of the final report within 20 days of receipt of RIDOT review comments.

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c. At the direction of RIDOT, the Consultant shall prepare and submit a Scope of Work, cost estimate and RIHPHC archaeological permit application for archaeological data recovery (PHASE III). The Scope of Work shall include a discussion of each National Register-eligible site’s importance in prehistory or history and its relevance to archaeological research, and the field and analytical methodologies needed to adequately recover its most significant contents. The Scope of Work and cost estimate shall be appended to the RIHPHC archaeological permit application for the PHASE III permit to be forwarded by RIDOT to the RIHPHC for review and approval.

9. Phase III – Archaeological Data Recovery The Consultant shall recover archaeological data from sites that have been determined eligible for listing in the National Register. The Consultant shall begin the data recovery program following RIDOT’S approval of the Scope of Work and cost estimate, and the RIHPHC’S approval of the permit application. This task shall be accomplished as follows:

a. Conduct documentary research, particularly for historic period sites, and subsurface testing and laboratory analyses for both historic and prehistoric period sites. The program shall be in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Documentation and shall take into account the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s publication, “Treatment of Archaeological Properties”, and it shall meet the standards and the requirements of the RIHPHC’S “Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Surveys”. The data collection methods and techniques to be used during the data recovery shall vary depending on the research value of the site. Shovel test units placed systematically across the site may be added to the Phase II sample to refine site boundaries and identify new artifact/feature concentrations or structural remains. Larger units (1 x 1, 1 x 2, or 2 x 2 meter units) may be excavated contiguously within these artifact and feature concentration areas or around structural remains to define activity areas, site formation processes, construction sequences, etc. In some cases, the use of backhoes or heavy machinery may be appropriate for stripping overburden. All units shall be excavated by hand and screened through 1/4-inch mesh, and cultural materials and soil samples shall be bagged and labeled with provenience information. Soil profiles and feature plans shall be drawn, and photographs shall be taken of the site areas and cultural features.

b. Process (wash, measure and catalog), identify and analyze all recovered cultural materials.

As part of the data recovery, specialized analyses may be required to address specific research problems. Analyses frequently performed during a data recovery include pollen and geomorphological studies; analyses of lithic and ceramic technology; identification and analyses of floral and faunal materials (extracted during the flotation of soil samples);

and the processing and analyses of charcoal samples for dating purposes. Statistical analyses shall also be conducted to quantify the frequencies and distributions of materials.

c. Store and curate all materials and records collected during the PHASE III investigation in accordance with RIHPHC’S standards and per 36 CFR §79.

Deliverables

a. A brief technical memorandum shall be submitted to RIDOT that summarizes the results of fieldwork and preliminary analysis and acknowledges that all relevant research issues established at the outset of the data recovery program have been addressed.

Accompanying graphics shall include a site plan depicting test locations and surface features relative to project impacts; representative soil profiles; and relevant charts, maps, and tables. RIDOT’s CRU staff shall use the technical memorandum to secure site clearance from the RIHPHC in advance of the formal technical report.

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b. An annotated outline for the formal technical report, and, if deemed necessary by CRU staff, an annotated outline for a short popular report/pamphlet shall be provided to the Department. The technical memorandum and the technical and popular report outlines shall be provided to CRU staff within 20 days of completion of fieldwork. The Consultant shall address all review comments from RIDOT’s CRU staff and the RIHPHC prior to formal acceptance of these documents by the RIHPHC.

c. A comprehensive technical report shall be provided including but not limited to descriptions and justifications of all research directives, sampling methodologies, and analytical techniques employed during the data recovery; descriptions of the results of the background research, field testing, and analyses; interpretations of these results; and conclusions about the collected data in the context of the research framework. The report graphics shall include, at a minimum, relevant topographic and historic maps; site maps showing test unit locations, landscape features, and structures relative to project impacts;

representative soil profiles; profiles and plans of all subsurface features; photographs or illustrations of diagnostic artifacts; appropriate statistical charts, graphs, and tables; and computer- generated artifact and feature distribution maps. The report shall also include a bibliography; a glossary of terms, and an itemized list of all recovered materials and their proveniences. The Consultant shall submit TWO (2) draft (near-final) copies of the technical report to the RIDOT for review within 60 days of completion of fieldwork. If requested by RIDOT, the Consultant shall also furnish TWO (2) draft (near-final) copies of the short popular report/pamphlet within the same 60-day time frame. RIDOT shall provide copies of these draft technical and popular reports to the RIHPHC for review. The Consultant shall address all RIDOT and RIHPHC comments and submit the final reports to RIDOT staff within 20 days of receipt of the RIHPHC’S written review comments.

RIDOT shall determine the number of final technical and popular reports at the outset of the data recovery program.

10. Historic Cemetery Delineation/Genealogical Study

The Consultant shall determine through historical research and subsurface investigations as to whether or not unmarked human remains/burials are located within 25 feet of the exterior boundaries of historic cemeteries or if no exterior boundaries exist to determine the presence or absence of human remains/burials within a 25 foot width/corridor extending from the limit of ground disturbance (of the proposed project) to the nearest detectable burial of the cemetery in accordance with the Rhode Island State Historic Cemeteries Act and any applicable municipal historic cemetery ordinances. This task shall be accomplished as follows:

a. The Consultant shall review existing historical data on the historical cemetery and prepare a Scope of Work, cost estimate and RIHPHC archaeological permit application for conducting the archaeological cemetery delineation for review and approval by RIDOT and upon RIDOT approval, RIDOT shall submit the same to the RIHPHC for review and approval.

b. Upon RIHPHC approval of the permit application, the Consultant shall conduct the subsurface testing to determine whether or not human remains/burials exist in the area designated for investigation; the Consultant shall also conduct genealogical studies for those persons interred per RIDOT direction.

A draft report shall be provided to RIDOT that includes a summary of the results of the Archaeological Delineation Study and provides recommendations. Accompanying graphics shall show test locations. The draft report shall also include any genealogical studies prepared on the individuals interred per the direction of RIDOT; the draft report

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Upon RIDOT’s receipt of RIHPHC comments, the Consultant shall submit a final report within 20 days of receipt of said comments from RIDOT.

Respondents are hereby notified that the following list of Standards shall be utilized and applied by the Consultant:

a. The State of Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2022 edition, with subsequent revisions

b. The Rhode Island Standard Details, 1998 Edition, with all subsequent revisions

c. The Rhode Island Standard items list

d. The Rhode Island Bridge Design Standard Details, 2015 Edition, with all subsequent revisions

e. The Division of Purchases Current Rhode Island Code of Regulations Title (220-RICR-30-

00)

f. Design References and Resources, as listed in Section D-4

SECTION C. PROPOSAL

Technical Proposals shall be submitted as follows:

1. Transmittal Letter Respondents shall include a Transmittal Letter on their firm's letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the firm. This person shall be the contact point for all communications from RIDOT related to this RFP.

2. Background and Relevant Experience

Provide evidence of expertise relative to services requested. Respondents are also required to include a complete description and other relevant information documenting organizational structure, business background and office locations.

Include a comprehensive listing of similar current and past projects and/or clients served providing services related to this Scope of Work. References must be provided of at least three (3) previous clients which include at a minimum: description of each project/services, client name, complete address, timeframe, contact person including telephone number. By so listing, specific permission is granted to RIDOT to contact said individuals to verify the satisfactory performance of services provided

Submittals that do not follow the format prescribed below may be considered non-responsive and may be eliminated from further consideration.

3. Staff Qualifications

a. Current list of key personnel on staff

b. Resumes or Standard Federal Form 330 must be completed by the Prime Respondent.

This form may be downloaded at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications for proposed personnel, office location, and applicable certifications

c. Clarification of Personnel Assignment & Mandatory Qualifications Form (attached)

For Sub-Consultants, list the firms and delineate the type of services they will provide. Include a Cover Letter from each Sub-Consultant to the Prime Consultant prefacing each sub- consultant proposal. Full disclosure of the proposed project team requires 1) Listing by Name/Title of https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications

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4. Key Personnel Please note that categories marked with an asterisk* are required and multiple personnel categories can be held by one person.

a. *Project Manager – The PM shall have a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, historic preservation or a closely related field and at least five (5) years of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level. Submit resumes or SF 330 form for the proposed Project Manager along with examples of documentation prepared in support of at least three (3) projects.

b. *Senior Archaeologist (a.k.a. Principal Investigator) – The Sr. Archaeologist shall have a graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology with a specialization in archaeology, at least one (1) year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric or historic period, at least four (4) months of supervised field and analytic experience in North American archaeology, and demonstrated ability to carry research to completion. This position shall meet the National Park Service standards found at 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A. Submit resumes or SF 330 for each proposed Senior Archaeologist along with examples of documentation prepared in support of at least three (3) projects.

c. *Senior Architectural Historian – The Sr. Architectural Historian shall have a graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a closely related field with coursework in American architectural history; or a bachelor’s degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, plus one of the following: (a) at least two (2) years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture for an academic institution, historical organization, or agency, museum, or other professional institution;

or (b) substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history. This position shall meet the National Park Service standards found at 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A. Submit resumes or SF 330 form for each proposed Senior Architectural Historian along with examples of documentation prepared in support of at least three (3) projects.

d. *Architectural Historian – The Architectural Historian shall have a graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a closely related field plus at least three (3) years of Cultural Resource Management experience. This position shall have experience conducting section 106 projects and applying applicable laws such as Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act of 1966 relating to cultural resource management and historic preservation planning. This position shall also have experience preparing national register evaluations/nominations and producing materials that meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation in addition to other federal and state agencies’ standards

e. *Assistant Architectural Historian – The Assistant Architectural Historian shall have an undergraduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a closely related field. This position shall have one (1) year of experience in cultural

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f. *Senior Industrial Historian – The Sr. Industrial Historian shall possess a graduate degree in historic preservation, history, art history, or a related field, plus at least two (2) years of professional work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in the same fields plus at least four (4) years of relevant experience. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required. Submit resumes or SF 330 form for each proposed Senior Industrial Historian along with examples of documentation prepared in support of at least three (3) projects.

g. *Project Archaeologist (Prehistoric, Historical, Industrial) – At a minimum, personnel shall have a graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology or a related field.

Submit resumes or SF 330 form for each proposed Project Archaeologist along with examples of documentation prepared in support of at least three (3) projects.

A professional in Prehistoric Archaeology shall have at least One (1) year of fulltime professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric period.

A professional in Historical Archaeology shall have at least one (1) year of fulltime professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period.

A professional in Industrial Archaeology shall have at least one (1) year of fulltime professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources at industrial sites.

h. *Field Archaeologist – At a minimum, personnel shall have an undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology or a related field and have at least one (1) year of archaeological fieldwork experience.

i. *Laboratory Supervisor – The Lab Supervisor shall possess a graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology or a related field and at least three (3) years of experience managing an archaeological laboratory. A copy of the proposed Laboratory Supervisor’s resume shall be provided.

The following personnel categories are not required. However, Respondents are encouraged to provide either as a Prime or a Sub-Consultant.

j. Laboratory Analyst – At a minimum, personnel shall have an undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology or a related field and at least two (2) years of laboratory work experience.

k. Laboratory Assistant/Technician – At a minimum, personnel shall have an undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology or a related field and at least one (1) year of laboratory work experience.

l. Cartographer/ Graphics Specialist – At a minimum, personnel shall have an undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a related field and at least two (2) years of experience developing maps and graphics.

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m. GIS/AutoCAD Specialist – At a minimum, personnel shall have a technical degree or an undergraduate degree in GIS and AutoCAD and at least two (2) years of experience including field experience in GPS and Total Station survey.

n. Administrative Assistant – At a minimum, personnel shall have a Bachelor’s degree from a business school or an Associate degree and three (3) years of experience working in an office environment.

o. Technical Editor – At a minimum, personnel shall have an undergraduate degree in English, Technical Writing or a related discipline and at least two (2) years of experience in editing and/or technical writing.

p. Genealogist – At a minimum, personnel shall have a license or certificate from a genealogical society or institute and at least two (2) years of experience in genealogical research

SECTION D. EVALUATION AND SELECTION

A Technical Evaluation Group (TEG), the majority of which must be currently employed by the State of Rhode Island, will be convened by RIDOT. The TEG will be comprised of a Chairperson and RIDOT technical personnel (Voting Members) assigned to evaluate and score all proposals. All members of the TEG will be required to execute a Conflicts Disclosure Statement prior to the Division of Purchases release of the Proposals. Respondent firms must receive a “Pass” score for every Evaluation criterion in order to be included on the MPA. RIDOT reserves the right to use any appropriate technical resources to provide assistance in evaluating the submittals. Technical Proposals will be evaluated qualitatively based upon the following selection criteria:

Evaluation Criteria Pass Fail Provided Letter of Transmittal Provided Table of Contents Provided Required Forms Background and Relevant Experience

1. Provided a company introduction including a complete description and other relevant information documenting organizational structure, team, and business background

2. Firm demonstrated the required experience in performing on call cultural resources

3. Provided references and contact information of at least three (3) clients for whom similar services were provided

Staff Qualifications

1. Provided the minimum number of qualified staff

2. Provided qualifications (resumes/certifications) for proposed staff members for each personnel category

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3. Firm demonstrated the ability to supply qualified staff for multiple work assignments simultaneously

SECTION E. TASK ORDER SELECTION

All MPA firms shall be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for Task Orders pursuant to the following procedure: Prior to assigning project tasks RIDOT will evaluate each selected firm to determine which firm is most qualified to perform the specific project assignment. RIDOT's examination of existing information will be conducted considering the specialized and/or technical areas of the task requirements and will be utilized to determine which awardees will be requested to submit a proposal for the Task Order.

SECTION F. COST PROPOSAL

Cost will not be an evaluation criterion in determining MPA vendors. The fully loaded hourly rates submitted shall be the maximum rates payable to the MPA vendor. Vendors shall upload the Cost Proposal as a separate attachment utilizing the spreadsheet provided. There shall be no reference to price or cost in the Technical Proposal. Vendors that do not utilize the Cost Proposal spreadsheet provided may be disqualified from further consideration. Hourly rates must include the actual certified payroll hourly rate, profit, and overhead. Submit prices for each of the three (3) years on the form provided. If one price is offered, that price will be remain firm and fixed for the three-year MPA term. Should the State extend the MPA for any additional one-year terms, at the State’s discretion, hourly rates for Year 4 and Year 5 may be increased a maximum of three percent (3%) over the previous year’s submitted rates. Reimbursable expenses shall be paid without mark-up.

SECTION G. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL

This project has been assigned a zero percent (0%) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal. Firms will receive credit toward the DBE goal only when a DBE performs a Commercially Useful Function (CUF). A DBE performs a Commercially Useful Function when it is responsible for execution of the contract work or a distinct element of the work by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. In addition, DBE firms must perform those services for which the firm has been approved for based upon the Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). DBE firms must be certified at the time the Proposal is submitted. A detailed disclosure of RI certified DBE firm(s} and proposed task assignment(s} to be performed must be included in the Proposal along with a copy of current state certification letter(s). A list of current Rhode Island State certified DBE firms may be obtained through the State’s Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion website at https://dedi.ri.gov/.

SECTION H. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

The latest revisions of the following references and resources are to be utilized in performing engineering services under this contract:

1. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended

2. Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966

3. Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act

4. Rhode Island Historic Preservation Act of 1968

5. Section 9 of Public Law 99-647 (November 10, 1986)

6. Rhode Island Historic Cemeteries Act of 1992

7. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cultural resources regulations 933 CFR § 325, Appendix C https://dedi.ri.gov/

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8. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s regulations, 36 CFR § 800

9. Curation of Archaeological Collections, 36 CFR § 79

10. Executive Order 11593 of 1971

11. National Environmental Policy Act

12. RI Historical Preservation Plan (RIHPC 1986)

13. Performance Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Projects (RIHPHC 2007)