Archaeological Monitoring and Surveying

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, procuring on behalf of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management (NCEM), is requesting bids for archaeological monitoring and surveying services on the North Carolina Hazard Mitigation project under IFB #19-IFB-2363957108-RMT, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. This is an as-needed agency-specific contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum order volume; the State is responsible only for services requested and received.

The contractor must hold Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional qualifications in archaeology. The scope includes mandatory monitoring of ground-disturbing activities to ensure Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act compliance, regulatory communication with FEMA Region 4, execution of stop-work protocols upon discovery of cultural or burial resources, and delivery of state-compliant archaeological reports for project closeout. The contractor must also conduct archaeological surveys and manage compliance with federal environmental and historic preservation requirements, including protocols for artifact discovery, burial contexts, and hazardous materials handling such as asbestos and lead-based paint.

The initial contract term is three years. Archaeological monitoring and surveying services are each priced at daily rates, including all travel expenses for the latter (lodging, meals, and mileage). Travel reimbursement is based on the State's in-state per diem rate and policy, invoiced separately. Vendors must submit pricing on Attachment A as separate daily rates for both line items.

Evaluation is lowest-price responsive bid. Vendors must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State and SAM, provide financial stability certification, and demonstrate at least three years of similar experience with references from public or private sector clients. Key personnel cannot be substituted without State written approval. Vendors may be required to undergo background checks at their own expense. Questions are due October 1, 2026, with responses by October 7. Performance occurs in Wake County and Biscoe Town.