Colville - sole source labor HR contract

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking archaeological monitoring services from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) History/Archaeology Program for the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway Post-Construction Project in Franklin County, Washington. The contract requires a cultural monitor to observe construction activities, investigate potential cultural materials, and assist with any discoveries of human remains or cultural items during project modifications. The total project involves approximately 30 days of archaeological monitoring across three separate 10-day construction sessions, with the first and last days of each session allocated for travel. Monitoring sessions are anticipated in November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026, with a total estimated performance period from November 2025 to February 2026. Contractors will be required to submit detailed monitoring session reports, a draft monitoring summary report, and a final monitoring summary report, each with specific submission deadlines.

This is a sole source contract with no specific set-aside designation, categorized under NAICS code 921150 for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments and PSC code B503 for Special Studies/Analysis-Archaeological/Paleontological. The contract is being awarded directly to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, indicating a specific tribal engagement for cultural preservation and monitoring services. The project will be performed at the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway location in Franklin County, Washington, with the contractor responsible for providing a qualified archaeological monitor. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the compensation will be based on daily monitoring rates and reporting requirements. The contract represents a specialized cultural resource management service critical to ensuring archaeological and cultural preservation during infrastructure construction activities.