2025 GNA Powerline Cultural Resource Surveys- Deschutes National Forest

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Federal Forest Restoration Program is seeking qualified contractors to perform Cultural Resource Survey Services for a Powerline Vegetation Management project located throughout the Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes, Jefferson, Lake, and Klamath Counties. The procurement involves a comprehensive cultural resource inventory covering 156 linear miles of powerline corridors, with survey widths of 70 feet for 138 miles and 150 feet for 18 miles. Key deliverables include pre-field research, field surveys using 30-meter transect intervals, documentation of resources over 50 years old, revisiting 115 previously recorded cultural sites, and preparing a detailed technical report compliant with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Contractors must obtain an Archaeological Investigation Permit and meet Oregon State Historic Preservation Office standards. The Request for Quote (RFQ #S-62900-00014089) was issued on 06/10/2025, with quotes due by 06/24/2025 at 3:00 PM PT. Work must be completed by September 1, 2025, with a project completion deadline of September 30, 2025, and contractors required to commence work upon Notice to Proceed no later than July 14, 2025.

The RFQ specifies detailed qualifications for personnel, requiring a Principal Investigator meeting Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, a Crew Chief with archaeological experience, and Crew Members with relevant coursework and field experience. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes rigorous academic and professional requirements for team members. The cost bid table includes four line items: a pre-work meeting, cultural resource surveys at 70-foot right-of-way, cultural resource surveys at 150-foot right-of-way, and a final report, though the exact contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided documents. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages and comply with state tax laws and regulations. The procurement appears to be open to qualified archaeological consulting firms or teams with demonstrated expertise in cultural resource surveys and documentation in forest environments.