BLM wrfo ABC cultural resources inventory

The Bureau of Land Management's Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to conduct a comprehensive Class III cultural resources inventory for the White River Field Office (WRFO) across approximately 1,930 acres in Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Garfield Counties, Colorado. The project involves performing a detailed archaeological survey of the Angora, Blue Mountain, and Cathedral Fuels Treatment areas, which includes pre-field literature review, pedestrian survey, site recording, artifact documentation, and reporting. Contractors must hold a valid BLM Permit for Archaeological Investigations and follow specific survey guidelines. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPRTA) evaluation methodology, assessing offerors based on relevant project experience, technical approach, and pricing. Quotes are due by May 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, with a specified performance period from May 16, 2025, to February 27, 2026.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Environmental Consulting Services (NAICS 541620) and Special Studies/Analysis - Archaeological/Paleontological (PSC B503) categories. While no specific award value is mentioned, the project involves a comprehensive cultural resource survey prior to potential mechanical vegetation reduction and prescribed burning activities. The survey will cover BLM and state lands, with specific parameters including no additional permits beyond the Colorado BLM Archaeological Permit, no survey requirements for slopes over 30 percent, and minimal ground disturbance. No tribal sensitive areas or Traditional Cultural Properties were identified in the survey area. Contractors will be expected to work within existing routes and follow standard BLM guidelines for archaeological investigations, with the primary objective of identifying and documenting cultural resources in preparation for potential future land management activities.