Prelim bid scoring tabulation sheet.docx

This is a preliminary bid scoring tabulation sheet from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Procurement Services for Request for Proposal S-63500-00015040 seeking an Archaeologist to conduct a cultural resource survey for the Fifteenmile Creek Fish Ladder project in Wasco County. The procurement solicits professional archaeological services including a reconnaissance-level survey of the historic built environment and Phase I archaeological investigation covering 0.75 acres of access and staging area. The RFP was issued on September 30, 2025, with proposals due on October 16, 2025. The anticipated contract period extends until April 1, 2026. Seven vendors submitted proposals for evaluation.

A three-member panel scored each proposal on technical merit with a maximum of 100 points per panelist, resulting in a combined technical subscore of up to 300 points. An additional 25 points were awarded based on estimated fees, creating a maximum total possible score of 300 points. Westland emerged as the highest-scoring bidder with a total score of 183.30 points and an estimated fee of $16,870.00, followed by Paleowest at 152.97 points with a fee of $9,689.00, and ASM at 156.33 points with a fee of $14,500.00. The lowest-scoring proposer was Trileaf at 115 points despite offering the lowest fee of $4,250.00. Estimated fees ranged from $4,250.00 to $58,914.70 across all seven vendors submitted.