RFP_REC250728_Fort_King_Archaeology_Services_-Exhibit_A_-_Price_Proposal_Fort_King_Archaeology.xlsx

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Ocala, Florida for Fort King Archaeology Services, contract number REC/250728. The solicitation seeks a qualified archaeological firm to provide professional archaeological monitoring, non-invasive survey technology, and interpretive programming at Fort King National Historic Landmark. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for 8/22/2025 at 9:30 a.m. EST, located at 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala, FL. The initial contract term is two years, with two optional one-year renewal terms available. Proposers must be licensed archaeologists in Florida with a minimum of 15 years of experience in archaeological excavations, monitoring, mitigation, artifact analysis, cataloging, and technical report writing, with specific expertise in Second Seminole War-era, Florida archaeology, forts, and battlefield studies.

The price proposal form (Exhibit A) includes line items for archaeological monitoring services, reporting and documentation, staff and volunteer training sessions, and monthly archaeological deliverables. Pricing increases for contract renewals are limited to 3% annually, based on the CPI-U, with archaeologists required to submit price increase requests with justification at least 90 days prior to the current term's end. Proposers must demonstrate extensive experience in archaeological work, particularly related to Florida's historical sites, and provide a comprehensive work history with their proposal submission.