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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

GROUND-BASED GEOPHYSICS INVESTIGATION & NATIONAL REGISTER TESTING &

EVALUATION AND FORM PREPARATION OF IDENTIFIED SITES, LAKE SAKAKAWEA/

GARRISON DAM, NORTH DAKOTA

April 27, 2017

General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the following cultural resource services on lands currently owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Lake Sakakawea/ Garrison Dam.

Base-Ground-based geophysics survey of 9 sites listed below. Option 1- National Register Testing & Evaluation of 3 sites (approximately 85 acres) listed below and form preparation for sites meeting the National Register Criteria. Option 2- National Register Testing & Evaluation of 9 sites (approximately 86.75) listed below and form preparation for sites meeting the National Register Criteria. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service provider shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/ Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personnel services necessary to preform:

• Base Option- Ground-based geophysics survey of 9 sites listed below

• Option 1- National Register Testing & Evaluation of 3 sites and form preparation for sites meeting the National Register Criteria.

• Option 2- National Register Testing & Evaluation of 10 sites and form preparation for sites meeting the National Register Criteria.

1.1.2 Base Option Ground-based Geophysics Survey: The Contractor shall survey the nine sites listed below (approximately 12.5 acres). The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas and any ground preparations necessary to perform the geophysical analysis (ex: mowing area). Please also refer to the attached maps.

Ground-based Geophysics Survey shall be conducted at the following sites:

Site Number

Work Type Approximate (acres)

USACE Opinion of difficulty to access area (contractor is responsible for investigating topography)

32ML0617 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1-3 Public access road.

32ML0576 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

.5 Lake access boat required. In vicinity of Wolf Creek.

32WI1117 Testing & Evaluation.

Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1 Private access on Quarry Road.

32MN0234 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

6-8 Lake access boat required. Gain access from Sanish Bay or Four Bears.

32ME1021 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1.25 Lake access boat required. Gain access from Beaver Creek Bay.

32ML0369 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1 Public access road.

32ML0439 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

2 Public access road.

32ML0273 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

.5 Lake access boat required. Gain access from Indian Hills or McKenzie Bay.

32DU0782 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

.5 Public access road.

Note: Due to fluctuating lake elevation all acreages provided are an estimate. The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas and any ground preparations necessary to perform the geophysical analysis (ex: mowing area) Please refer to attached maps.

1.1.3 Option 1- National Register Testing & Evaluation and Form Preparation: The Contractor shall survey the 3 sites listed below. The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas. Please also refer to attached maps.

Testing & Evaluation shall be conducted on the following sites: National Register Nomination forms shall be prepared for sites meeting the National Register Criteria

Approximate (acres)

USACE Opinion of difficulty to access area (contractor is responsible for investigating topography)

32ME0543 80 Public access road- Hazen Bay boat ramp.

32ML0624 3.5 Corps access road.

32MN0225 1.5 Public access road.

85 Total Approximate acres.

Note: Due to fluctuating lake elevation all acreages provided are an estimate. Please refer to attached maps.

1.1.4 Option 2- National Register Testing & Evaluation and Form Preparation: The Contractor shall survey the 10 sites listed below. The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas. Please also refer to attached maps.

Testing & Evaluation shall be conducted on the following sites: National Register Nomination forms shall

Approximate (acres)

USACE Opinion of difficulty to access area (contractor is responsible for investigating topography)

32MN0381 4.75 Lake access boat required- White Earth.

32MN0220 11 Lake access boat required- White Earth.

32WI1113 20 Public access road.

32ML0616 17 Public access road.

32ML0623 7 Public access road.

32ML0653 1.5 Public access road.

32MN0142 1 Public access road.

32ML0386 1.5 Public access road.

32ML0618 20 Public access road.

32ML0622 3 Public access road.

86.75 Total Approximate Acres.

Note: Due to fluctuating lake elevation all acreages provided are an estimate. Please refer to attached maps.

1.2 Background: The Omaha District must procure cultural resource services to meet the Department of the Army’s Federal preservation legislation and associated implementing regulations. The most pertinent are the following: Public Law 74-292, Historic Sites Act of 1935, as amended; Public Law 89-665, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended; Public Law 91-190, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended; Public Law 95-341, American Indian Religious Freedom Act;

implementing regulations 36 CFR Parts 60 and 61 Appendix A; 36 CFR Part 800; Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Bulletin 38. Persons working under this contract are considered to be carrying out official agency duties under Federal direction, associated with the management of archeological resources and therefore are exempt from obtaining an Antiquities Permit per Section 5(c) of 32 CFR Part 229 - Protection of Archaeological Resources Uniform Regulations.

1.3 Objectives: Ground-based geophysics survey and National Register Testing & Evaluation/ Form Preparation:

1) Comprehensive work plans.

2) An exhaustive search of all background literature of the project area.

3) Field investigations.

4) Investigative reports.

5) Collection and generation of geospatial data.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the investigations.

Expectations include the following:

• Base Option- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Conductivity, Resistivity, and Gradiometry of nine sites.

• Option 1- National Register Testing at three sites & Evaluation and form preparation for sites meeting National Register criteria of three sites.

• Option 2- National Register Testing at 10 sites & Evaluation and form preparation for sites meeting National Register criteria of nine sites.

1.4.1 Fieldwork Requirements Base and All Options: No fieldwork may begin for the base or options until the Corps accepts a work plan and an onsite meeting with Lake Sakakawea/ Garrison Dam personnel is held. During fieldwork the Contractor shall comply with all applicable preservation laws & regulations.

Field crews shall be subject to periodic onsite inspection by Corps representatives without prior notification. The contractor shall keep clear, legible, standard field records available and current. These records shall include but shall not be limited to: field notebooks, excavation forms, field maps, and photographs. All vehicular traffic within the project area shall be restricted to existing roads.

If human remains are discovered all work shall stop. The Contractor shall immediately contact the Human Remains Discovery hotline 1-888-761-2772. The Contractor shall also contact the Garrison Dam Lake Manager and Archeologist (telephone numbers will be provided after award). Further instructions shall be provided upon notification.

The Contractor shall submit weekly field progress reports to the Project Manager, which will detail the activities completed during the week and proposed activities for the upcoming week. The report should be submitted by the close of business every Friday.

All fieldwork information shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance and then be submitted for inclusion in the Omaha District Archeological GIS database. The information will be accessible through GIS and shall be transmitted on compact disc or other electronic media that is compatible with the current Omaha District database. Collected and generated GIS data will comply with federal geospatial data standards, including the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment. Associated metadata will comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata.

1.4.2 Base Option Ground-based Geophysics Survey: The Contractor shall provide a detailed description of technical approach within their proposal. The proposed investigation will utilize ground penetrating radar (GPR), magnetic gradiometry, conductivity, or electrical resistance methods to identify areas that exhibit anomalies indicative of subsurface features. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of fieldwork identified in 1.4.1. The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas and any ground preparations necessary to perform the geophysical analysis (ex: mowing area).

The Contractor will delineate the location of anomalies within the identified areas of interest. The final deliverable shall come in the form of a single ESRI feature class or Shapefile with each anomaly represented by an individual polygon feature encompassing the entire extend of the identified anomaly.

The associated attributed table shall include all pertinent information related to that feature including but not limited to the approximate depth of the anomaly. All data collected and ultimately used by the Contractor for delineation as part of the scope of this project will be delivered per the stated geospatial data requirements. Furthermore, all data collected by the Contractor shall be in accordance with industry standards and best practices suited for the given spatial tasks with procedures and methodologies captured in the metadata where applicable.

1.4.3 Base Option Ground-based Geophysics Report: The Contractor shall prepare a draft and final comprehensive report, which will detail the work completed at the nine sites identified above and any sites identified during the Testing & Evaluation, the investigation results, site descriptions, details of the processes and methodologies used throughout the project, states the confidence or accuracy of project findings and methodologies used throughout the project. Should state the confidence or accuracy of project findings as it relates to its identified type and geographical location, lists the capabilities and limitations of software/ hardware used during the project. Should summarize the results of the project, research assumptions/ considerations, and professional recommendations. All data collected by the contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance. Collected and generated geospatial raster/vector data will comply with Federal Geospatial Data Standards, including the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) and National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) where applicable. Associated metadata will comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata. All raw geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in its native coordinate system. All processed geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in UTM NAD 1983 Zone 14 North as defined by ESRI. Both raw and processed geospatial data will be provided in a format compatible with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop version

10.2 or earlier. All information and data shall be submitted on an external hard drive, which will become U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District property.

1.4.4 Base Option Ground-based Geophysics Geospatial Data: The contractor will delineate the location of anomalies within the defined area of interest(s). The final deliverable shall come in the form of a single ESRI feature class or shapefile with each anomaly represented by an individual polygon feature encompassing the entire extent of the identified anomaly. The associated attribute table shall include all pertinent information related to that feature including but not limited to the approximate depth of the anomaly. All data collected and, ultimately used, by the contractor for its delineation, as part of the scope of this project will be delivered per the stated geospatial data requirements. Furthermore, all data collected by the contractor shall be done in accordance with industry standards and best practices suited for the given geospatial task with procedures and methodologies captured in the metadata where applicable. All data collected by the contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance.

Collected and generated geospatial raster/vector data will comply with Federal Geospatial Data Standards, including the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) and National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) where applicable. Associated metadata will comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata. All raw geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in its native coordinate system. All processed geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in UTM NAD 1983 Zone 14 North as defined by ESRI. Both raw and processed geospatial data will be provided in a format compatible with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop version 10.2 or earlier. All information and data shall be submitted on an external hard drive, which will become U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District property.

1.4.5 Option 1- National Register Testing at three sites & Evaluation and Form Preparation: The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of fieldwork identified in 1.4.1. For Testing and Evaluation the Contractor shall document, digitally photograph, and GPS record all diagnostic artifacts. At least one wall of each hand or mechanically excavated unit displaying stratigraphic breaks and/or from which cultural materials have been retrieved shall be profiled. The elevation of stratigraphic breaks and cultural features shall be indicated on these profiles; all excavated fill shall be dry or wet screened by stratigraphic or arbitrary levels for recovery of artifacts, faunal, and floral material. If features are found, samples should be collected for flotation, pollen, and radiocarbon analysis. The size and selection of these samples shall be at the discretion of the Principle Investigator. However, the size of samples shall remain constant so that comparisons can be made. Any cultural features excavated (e.g., postholes, hearths, cache pits) shall be recorded in terms of the test unit in which they were encountered, the stratigraphic, or arbitrary, level(s) in which they occur, and elevation. All features should be digitally photographed, but not completely excavated.

All shovel tests will be backfilled. All materials and information that are uncovered will be processed and analyzed in such a manner as to determine site integrity, and to provide sufficient data to assess the site against National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.

Analysis of the artifacts and data shall be conducted by, or under the direct supervision of, a qualified professional of the appropriate discipline (e.g. prehistoric archeologist for prehistoric artifacts; and historic archeologist for historic artifacts). If potential unmarked graves or other anomalies are identified during the course of the National Register evaluations, the contractor is expected to provide geophysical analysis at the location of the feature(s).

Site forms will be electronically recorded utilizing GPS equipment. All required site form fields shall be filled out. The Contractor shall record any diagnostic artifacts. After documentation all diagnostic artifacts shall be replaced in original location. All shovel test units will be backfilled. Identified sites will be mapped by use of GPS equipment and the coordinates reported in UTMs. This will include the surface/subsurface extent, shovel test units, artifact locations, and topographic elevations.

1.4.6 Option 1- National Register Testing at three sites & Evaluation Report and Form Preparation: The Contractor shall prepare a draft and final comprehensive report, which will detail the work completed at the 10 sites listed above and the investigation results, site descriptions, and national register recommendations. The report shall be organized so that sensitive maps and site forms may be removed from the report for review by the general public. The Report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following sections:

• Title Page. This will contain the title, study type, location, project name and counties, report date, name of Contractor, author/Principal Investigator, and Corps of Engineers contract number.

• Abstract. This is a brief synopsis of the work conducted, number and types of cultural resources identified and overall significance, and a summary of the management recommendations, which shall not exceed 150 words.

• Introduction. Identify the Corps of Engineers and contractor and the purpose for the investigation, discuss the type of investigation performed and location, and indicate the disposition of original records or other data. Discuss the report organization.

• Regional Location and Environment. This is a description of the site location, including physical features and terrain, past and present vegetation and fauna, field conditions, past and present land uses, and weather conditions during fieldwork. The study area must be discussed within the larger framework of the physical region.

• Previous Work. This will contain an enumeration and description of all previous cultural resources investigation(s) conducted in the study area, name(s) of Principal Investigator(s), dates of the studies, study results, and an overview of the general adequacy and deficiencies of the past work.

• Overview. Detail the relationship of the cultural history study area to the regional cultural history.

• Methods. Present the procedures used to accomplish the work. Discuss how the fieldwork was organized, scheduled, and how the information was used. Detail the methods used to analyze the data examined in the field.

• Results. The information provided in this section shall include, but shall not be limited to: site names, site numbers, site types (lithic scatter, farmstead, mound, etc.), component(s) or probable component(s), elevation, a verbal description of the topographic position of the site, site size (horizontal and vertical), present vegetation, ground surface visibility at time of field investigation (in percent), condition (discuss the known past, present, or projected impacts), discussion of the artifact and other analyses, describe features and their distribution by component, and display site and important feature maps. Colored photos shall be of good composition and identified as to subject, location, and date.

• Recommendations. The results of the recommendations will be used to determine the integrity of the site(s) and supplement what is presently known.

• References. Use the American Antiquity format for every publication, work, or interview cited in the report.

• Appendices. Completed site forms used during the investigation, maps, photographs, and artifact catalogues.

• National Register Nomination Form(s) shall be completed for each site recommended eligible for listing on the National Register.

• Electronic Data. All site data collected by the Contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance and then be submitted for inclusion in the Omaha District Archeological GIS database. The information will be accessible through the GIS system without any technical difficulties. The Shapefile shall be in decimal degrees WGS84. Upon award the Corps shall provide a list of acceptable shapefiles and field information.

• Hardcopies: The report will be prepared using Microsoft Word. The report will be divided into easily discernible chapters, with appropriate page separations and headings. The report text will be printed single spaced on good quality bond paper, 8.5 inches by 11.0 inches, with 1.5 left and bottom margins and 1 inch top and right margins. The month and year of the report shall be reflected in a footer on each page of the report. In addition, the footer will also reflect the Chapter number and name. The main report shall be produced in one volume and shall boldly and clearly indicate that the document is not for public release. Site forms and Maps shall be produced in separate volumes and shall boldly and clearly indicate that the volumes contain protected sensitive information and are not for public release. The report will use correct English grammar, and there will be no typographical errors. The documents will be edited for major spelling and grammatical errors before submittal for review and comment or it will be returned for correction. All pages will be numbered consecutively, including the bibliography and attachments. Any illustrations that might be done must be clear, legible, self-explanatory, and of sufficiently high quality to be reproduced easily by standard photocopy equipment. All photographs should be clear, distinct prints or copies with captions and a bar scale. Maps shall be clean, clear, and easily reproducible. Maps must be labeled with a caption/description, north-oriented to the top of the page, and will contain a scale, north arrow, legend, township and range, map size and date, and map source (USGS quad name or published source). The features to be illustrated, such as site locations, shall stand out clearly against the other features on the map. The report shall be organized in such a way that sensitive maps and information are contained in the appendix and can be removed from the report for review by the general public. Any photographs that might be taken shall be of good composition and identified as to subject, location, and date. The contractor will reproduce all graphics for the report, such as maps, drawings, pictures, etc. in standard graphics formats such as .GIF, tiff, jpeg, .bmp, etc

• Electronic Files: Electronic site form attribute table with required fields completed. The electronic files shall include but shall not be limited to the following: site numbers, site types (lithic scatter, farmstead, mound etc.), component(s) or probable component(s), elevation, description of topographic position of the site, site boundary, site impacts, all features recorded in GPS, site visit date, present vegetation, ground surface visibility at time of field investigation (in percent) condition (discuss the known past, present, or projected impacts), discussion of the artifact and other analyses, describe features and their distribution by component, and display site and important feature maps. Digital photos shall have caption identifying site and a bar scale, location, and date. Electronic Site Forms shall also be in electronic pdf format identified by site number. Electronic National Register Nomination form(s) shall be provided in electronic pdf format identified by site number.

1.4.7 Option 2- National Register Testing at ten sites & Evaluation and Form Preparation: The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of fieldwork identified in 1.4.1. For Testing and Evaluation the Contractor shall document, digitally photograph, and GPS record all diagnostic artifacts. At least one wall of each hand or mechanically excavated unit displaying stratigraphic breaks and/or from which cultural materials have been retrieved shall be profiled. The elevation of stratigraphic breaks and cultural features shall be indicated on these profiles; all excavated fill shall be dry or wet screened by stratigraphic or arbitrary levels for recovery of artifacts, faunal, and floral material. If features are found, samples should be collected for flotation, pollen, and radiocarbon analysis. The size and selection of these samples shall be at the discretion of the Principle Investigator. However, the size of samples shall remain constant so that comparisons can be made.

Any cultural features excavated (e.g., postholes, hearths, cache pits) shall be recorded in terms of the test unit in which they were encountered, the stratigraphic, or arbitrary, level(s) in which they occur, and elevation. All features should be digitally photographed, but not completely excavated.

All shovel tests will be backfilled. All materials and information that are uncovered will be processed and analyzed in such a manner as to determine site integrity, and to provide sufficient data to assess the site against National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.

Analysis of the artifacts and data shall be conducted by, or under the direct supervision of, a qualified professional of the appropriate discipline (e.g. prehistoric archeologist for prehistoric artifacts; and historic archeologist for historic artifacts). If potential unmarked graves or other anomalies are identified during the course of the National Register evaluations, the contractor is expected to provide geophysical analysis at the location of the feature(s).

Site forms will be electronically recorded utilizing GPS equipment. All required site form fields shall be filled out. The Contractor shall record any diagnostic artifacts. After documentation all diagnostic artifacts shall be replaced in original location. All shovel test units will be backfilled. Identified sites will be mapped by use of GPS equipment and the coordinates reported in UTMs. This will include the surface/subsurface extent, shovel test units, artifact locations, and topographic elevations.

1.4.8 Option 2- National Register Testing at ten & Evaluation Report and Form Preparation: The Contractor shall prepare a draft and final comprehensive report, which will detail the work completed at the 10 sites listed above and the investigation results, site descriptions, and national register recommendations. The report shall be organized so that sensitive maps and site forms may be removed from the report for review by the general public. The Report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following sections:

• Title Page. This will contain the title, study type, location, project name and counties, report date, name of Contractor, author/Principal Investigator, and Corps of Engineers contract number.

• Abstract. This is a brief synopsis of the work conducted, number and types of cultural resources identified and overall significance, and a summary of the management recommendations, which shall not exceed 150 words.

• Introduction. Identify the Corps of Engineers and contractor and the purpose for the investigation, discuss the type of investigation performed and location, and indicate the disposition of original records or other data. Discuss the report organization.

• Regional Location and Environment. This is a description of the site location, including physical features and terrain, past and present vegetation and fauna, field conditions, past and present land uses, and weather conditions during fieldwork. The study area must be discussed within the larger framework of the physical region.

• Previous Work. This will contain an enumeration and description of all previous cultural resources investigation(s) conducted in the study area, name(s) of Principal Investigator(s), dates of the studies, study results, and an overview of the general adequacy and deficiencies of the past work.

• Overview. Detail the relationship of the cultural history study area to the regional cultural history.

• Methods. Present the procedures used to accomplish the work. Discuss how the fieldwork was organized, scheduled, and how the information was used. Detail the methods used to analyze the data examined in the field.

• Results. The information provided in this section shall include, but shall not be limited to: site names, site numbers, site types (lithic scatter, farmstead, mound, etc.), component(s) or probable component(s), elevation, a verbal description of the topographic position of the site, site size (horizontal and vertical), present vegetation, ground surface visibility at time of field investigation (in percent), condition (discuss the known past, present, or projected impacts), discussion of the artifact and other analyses, describe features and their distribution by component, and display site and important feature maps. Colored photos shall be of good composition and identified as to subject, location, and date.

• Recommendations. The results of the recommendations will be used to determine the integrity of the site(s) and supplement what is presently known.

• References. Use the American Antiquity format for every publication, work, or interview cited in the report.

• Appendices. Completed site forms used during the investigation, maps, photographs, and artifact catalogues.

• National Register Nomination Form(s) shall be completed for each site recommended eligible for listing on the National Register.

• Electronic Data. All site data collected by the Contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance and then be submitted for inclusion in the Omaha District Archeological GIS database. The information will be accessible through the GIS system without any technical difficulties. The Shapefile shall be in decimal degrees WGS84. Upon award the Corps shall provide a list of acceptable shapefiles and field information.

• Hardcopies: The report will be prepared using Microsoft Word. The report will be divided into easily discernible chapters, with appropriate page separations and headings. The report text will be printed single spaced on good quality bond paper, 8.5 inches by 11.0 inches, with 1.5 left and bottom margins and 1 inch top and right margins. The month and year of the report shall be reflected in a footer on each page of the report. In addition, the footer will also reflect the Chapter number and name. The main report shall be produced in one volume and shall boldly and clearly indicate that the document is not for public release. Site forms and Maps shall be produced in separate volumes and shall boldly and clearly indicate that the volumes contain protected sensitive information and are not for public release. The report will use correct English grammar, and there will be no typographical errors. The documents will be edited for major spelling and grammatical errors before submittal for review and comment or it will be returned for correction. All pages will be numbered consecutively, including the bibliography and attachments. Any illustrations that might be done must be clear, legible, self-explanatory, and of sufficiently high quality to be reproduced easily by standard photocopy equipment. All photographs should be clear, distinct prints or copies with captions and a bar scale. Maps shall be clean, clear, and easily reproducible. Maps must be labeled with a caption/description, north-oriented to the top of the page, and will contain a scale, north arrow, legend, township and range, map size and date, and map source (USGS quad name or published source). The features to be illustrated, such as site locations, shall stand out clearly against the other features on the map. The report shall be organized in such a way that sensitive maps and information are contained in the appendix and can be removed from the report for review by the general public. Any photographs that might be taken shall be of good composition and identified as to subject, location, and date. The contractor will reproduce all graphics for the report, such as maps, drawings, pictures, etc. in standard graphics formats such as .GIF, tiff, jpeg, .bmp, etc

• Electronic Files: Electronic site form attribute table with required fields completed. The electronic files shall include but shall not be limited to the following: site numbers, site types (lithic scatter, farmstead, mound etc.), component(s) or probable component(s), elevation, description of topographic position of the site, site boundary, site impacts, all features recorded in GPS, site visit date, present vegetation, ground surface visibility at time of field investigation (in percent) condition (discuss the known past, present, or projected impacts), discussion of the artifact and other analyses, describe features and their distribution by component, and display site and important feature maps. Digital photos shall have caption identifying site and a bar scale, location, and date. Electronic Site Forms shall also be in electronic pdf format identified by site number. Electronic National Register Nomination form(s) shall be provided in electronic pdf format identified by site number.

1.5. Deliverable & Work Schedule: The performance shall be a one year period from the date of award of the base and subsequent Options.

1.5.1. Work Plan (s): For the Base and subsequent Options the Contractor shall provide a description of the work to be completed. After award of each the Contractor shall have 30 calendar days to complete a draft work plan. The plan shall provide a detailed schedule of the background research, fieldwork schedule, report preparation, and dates deliverables will be provided to the Corps. The plan should include a work schedule, safety plan, PRAs and Quality Control Plan. Contractor shall submit a complete, updated and signed list of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel who will be conducting the fieldwork including their titles and intended working hours, prior to arrival and the start of work. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur. The plan shall also include the resumes of the individuals working on the report preparation. The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy (pdf format) of the Draft Work Plans to the Project Manager at amy.b.mcclean@usace.army.mil.

The Government shall have a maximum of 20 calendar days to review and comment. The Contractor shall have 10 calendar days to correct and submit a final work plan. The Government shall have 10 calendar days to review and accept the final work plan.

1.5.2. Fieldwork: The Contractor shall perform fieldwork for the Base and subsequent options. The Contractor shall identify their technical approach to completing this work in the proposal. Upon award the Contractor shall coordinate with the Corps on all portions of the project and shall follow the fieldwork schedule identified in the work plans. The Contractor shall meet the requirements identified in 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.5, and 1.4.7.

1.5.3. Draft and Final Reports: The Contractor shall prepare draft and final reports for the Base Option, Option 1 and Option 2. The Contractor shall meet the requirements identified in 1.4.3, 1.4.6, and 1.4.8.

The Government shall have 40 calendar days to review and comment on the draft reports. The Contractor shall have 40 calendar days to make corrections and submit the final reports. The final edit reports will be provided in electronic pdf format and four hardcopies of the final documents.

1.5.4 Geospatial Data: The Contractor shall prepare draft and final data for the Base Option. The contractor shall meet the requirements identified in 1.4.4.

The Government shall have 40 calendar days to review and comment on the draft data. The Contractor shall have 40 calendar days to make corrections and submit the final data. The final edited data will be mailto:amy.b.mcclean@usace.army.mil provided to on external hard drive, which will become U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District property.

1.5.5 Electronic Data: The Contractor shall supply electronic data for Option 1and Option 2. The Contractor shall meet the requirements identified in 1.4.6 and 1.4.8.

The Government shall have 40 calendar days to review and comment on the draft data. The Contractor shall have 40 calendar days to make corrections and submit the final data. The final edited data will be provided to on external hard drive, which will become U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District property.

1.5.6 Method of Payment: Payment for services rendered will be made as follows for Base/ Option1

• Ten percent (10%) of the contract amount is payable upon acceptance of the final work.

• Twenty percent (20%) of the contract amount is payable upon completion of fieldwork.

• Fort percent (40%) of contract is payable upon completion of draft report and Geospatial/

Electronic Data.

• Twenty-five (25%) of the contract is payable upon acceptance of the final report.

• Five (5%) of the contract is payable upon acceptance of the Geospatial/ Electronic Data.

1.5.7 General Information: The Contractor is expected to pursue the study in a professional manner to meet the target dates. Neither the Contractor nor his representatives will release or publish any sketch, photograph, report, or other material of any nature obtained or prepared under this contract without specific written approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Government may, at any reasonable time, inspect the progress of the work. Such inspection, however, shall not be performed in such a way as to unduly affect the progress of the work. Final acceptance of the work will be made upon successful completion of the work required under the contract. The investigations shall be conducted on lands managed by the Corps and currently owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (Corps).

1.5.7 General Information: The Contractor is expected to pursue the study in a professional manner to meet the target dates. Neither the Contractor nor his representatives will release or publish any sketch, photograph, report, or other material of any nature obtained or prepared under this contract without specific written approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Government may, at any reasonable time, inspect the progress of the work. Such inspection, however, shall not be performed in such a way as to unduly affect the progress of the work. Final acceptance of the work will be made upon successful completion of the work required under the contract. The investigations shall be conducted on lands managed by the Corps and currently owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (Corps).

1.5.8 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be included in the Work Plan, which will be submitted 30 calendar days after the Contractor has received the notice to proceed.

1.5.9 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.10. General Safety Requirements: The Service Contract General Provisions Section 41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, subparagraph (g) requires the contractor not to permit work under this contract in unsanitary or dangerous locations. Proper health and safety standards (29 CFR 1925) are to be followed for the duration of the contract.

1.5.11. Hours of Operation: N/A

1.5.12. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall develop their work schedule based on the services listed in the PWS.

1.5.13. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor facility and study areas on lands presently managed or owned by the USACE Omaha District surrounding Lake Sakakawea/ Garrison Dam.

1.5.14. Security Requirements: All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the Government Representative no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.5.15. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government material and information provided for contractor use.

1.5.16. Award Conference/ Periodic Meetings: The Contractor may be required to have periodic meetings to discuss project progress.

1.5.17. Special Qualifications: The minimum professional qualifications for the Principal Investigator, prehistoric and historical archeologists, and key consultants (e.g., architectural historian) are those given in 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A - Professional Qualifications. Consultants and supervisory personnel not covered in this CFR who are hired or subcontracted for their special knowledge and expertise must carry academic and experiential qualifications in their own fields of competence. The guidelines in paragraph

(b) of this regulation will apply. Such qualifications are to be documented by means of vitae or resume attachments submitted with the proposal or at a later time if the consultant has not been retained at the time of proposal. The Principal Investigator shall have Great Plains Archeological experience in conditions, type of cultural resource sites likely to be encountered, and history of the geographical area;

which will be documented by means of vitae or resume attachments submitted with the proposal. The Principal Investigator must periodically check on the progress of the work each week and be available to advise or instruct personnel should any problems develop. The minimum qualifications for Geographic Information Systems Specialist are a Bachelor degree in GIS, geography, computer science, with a minimum of five years related experience. Such qualifications are to be documented by means of a vitae or resume attachments submitted with the proposal. The Government may send a representative to inspect the various phases of the operations and review project records with prior notification. All aspects of the field examination shall be conducted by or under the direct supervision of a qualified archeologist. Any change in personnel after the award of contract must be approved by the Contracting Officer. A person replacing a vacated position must have a comparable background and knowledge of the study area to maintain the same level of expertise and quality of performance. Failure to make an acceptable replacement could result in cancellation of the contract.

1.5.18. Post Award Conference/ Periodic Meetings: The Contractor maybe required to participate on conference calls post award. The Contractor is also required to attend a pre-fieldwork meeting with designated Lake Sakakawea/ Garrison Dam personnel before fieldwork may begin.

1.5.19. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.20. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Principle Investigator, Project/Program Manager. Key personnel shall be identified before contract award.

The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of this work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays.

1.5.21. Identification of Contract Employees: Contract personnel shall be identified before contract award. The Contractor shall provide the names and qualifications of contracted personnel.

1.5.22. Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel for the Literature and Records Search and during the Field Investigations. This travel schedule shall be determined by the Contractor and identified in the Work Plans.

1.5.23. Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.5.24. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of information or analyses, which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.5.25. Project Pricing: The Government shall award a fixed price contract.

Part 2

Definitions & Acronyms

2. DEFINTIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1 DEFINTIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the government. The Term used in the contract refers to prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note:

The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of…