Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Cultural Re

The Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, is seeking cultural resources support services for the Trinity River Fish Hatchery (TRFH) Infrastructure Modernization Project through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The primary services include conducting a National Register inventory and evaluation study, updating documentation of built environment resources, performing a finding of effects analysis, and preparing comprehensive reports for the State Historic Preservation Officer. The contract requires expertise in federal cultural resources laws and Northern California architectural history, with contractors expected to fulfill two mandatory tasks—a National Register Inventory and Evaluation Study and management meetings—as well as two optional tasks involving preparation of a Memorandum of Agreement and supporting treatment plan deliverables. The solicitation does not specify formal evaluation criteria beyond technical qualifications; however, contractors will be assessed on their ability to deliver compliant cultural resource documentation. Quotes are due by December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time via email submission, with Amendment 0001 issued on December 4, 2025 to address questions and provide a revised performance work statement.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a $19 million size standard applicable to this classification. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price agreement for a 12-month period of performance beginning February 1, 2026 and concluding January 31, 2027. Key deliverables include three hard copies of final reports and digital submissions, with monthly progress-based invoicing available for payment. Performance will take place in Northern California, specifically supporting the Lewiston Dam and Trinity River Fish Hatchery areas near the NCAO office in Sacramento.