RFP_REC250728_Fort_King_Archaeology_Services_-Exhibit_A_-_Price_Proposal_Fort_King_Archaeology.xlsx

This document is a Price Proposal (Exhibit A) for the City of Ocala Recreation & Parks Department's RFP #REC/250728 for Fort King Archaeology Services. The solicitation seeks a qualified archaeological firm to provide professional archaeological services at the Fort King National Historic Landmark, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit scheduled for August 22, 2025, at 9:30 AM EST. The initial contract term is two years, with two optional one-year renewal terms, and will focus on archaeological monitoring, non-invasive survey technology, and interpretive programming specific to Second Seminole War-era archaeology. Proposal submissions are due by September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.

The pricing structure includes line items for archaeological monitoring services, reporting and documentation, staff and volunteer training sessions, and monthly archaeological deliverables. 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. The evaluation criteria will allocate 40 points for qualifications and experience, 40 points for approach and methodology, and 20 points for pricing. Price increases during potential renewal terms are limited to 3% annually based on the CPI-U, and the City reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-ranked proposer. Insurance requirements include commercial auto liability, commercial general liability, and workers' compensation, with the City of Ocala to be named as an additional insured.