Spokane tribe burial site inspection

This solicitation from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks a contractor to conduct annual burial site inspections and recoveries for lands affected by the Grand Coulee Project over a five year period from 2024 to 2028. The contractor will inspect at least 10 known burial sites each year selected based on depth of drawdown and likelihood of containing burials, document any changes, and make recommendations. Inadvertent discoveries will be addressed following notification protocols and written plans of action. Up to an estimated 4 burial recoveries may be conducted per year using standard or flexible archaeological techniques. The contractor must submit draft and final reports separating activities by zone as well as additional deliverables throughout each annual contract period.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 541310 and PSC code is R425. Key details include inspecting a minimum of 10 burial sites annually over the five year contract period and conducting up to an estimated 4 burial recoveries per year. Performance will take place on lands affected by the Grand Coulee Project located within either the National Park Service recreation zone or Spokane reservation zone.