Archaeology Clearance for Hamlin Valley

The State of Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is seeking archaeological services for an Archaeological Clearance project in Hamlin Valley, Iron County. The procurement, identified as solicitation AS21-40, requires a comprehensive archaeological study covering 622 acres to support pinyon juniper reduction efforts. Qualified vendors must conduct a detailed archaeological survey within a project area situated at elevations ranging from 6,200 to 6,800 feet with slopes between 0 and 35%. The primary deliverable is a final report to be submitted no later than September 17th, 2020, with strict adherence to GPS polygons provided by the agency. Vendors are required to maintain applicable professional licenses, provide comprehensive company information, and certify compliance with all specification requirements. The solicitation follows the State of Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code, with a commodity code of 81150 for earth science services. The bid was released on September 2, 2020, with a closing date of August 25, 2020, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, structured as a purchase order that will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are prohibited from direct communication with procurement unit staff, with all interactions required to be channeled through the designated procurement officer. The solicitation explicitly states that multiple or alternate quotes will not be accepted, suggesting a competitive but narrowly defined selection process. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the project scope suggests a moderate-sized archaeological survey contract. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The procurement's focus on archaeological clearance for land management purposes indicates a specialized service contract aimed at supporting forest and land management objectives in the Hamlin Valley region of Iron County, Utah.