Archaeology - East Tn

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Solicitation number
Event 34101-13410
State
Tennessee
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The Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) is seeking to establish a one-year contract for archaeological survey services at multiple Readiness Center locations in East Tennessee. The contract aims to identify archaeological sites or features that warrant protection under federal and state laws, covering approximately 148.70 acres across 12 different sites in Anderson, Bradley, Campbell, McMinn, and Rhea counties. Key requirements include conducting archival research, performing archaeological surveys in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, preparing a comprehensive report summarizing findings and management recommendations, and submitting GIS data with sub-meter accuracy. The contractor must meet the professional qualifications for archaeology as set forth by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines. The contract period is for 365 days from the notice to proceed, with a potential for extension. The estimated value of the contract is under $50,000.

The procurement includes set-aside opportunities for minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small business enterprises. Interested bidders must register with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to the contract award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid submission deadline is August 9, 2024, with a potential contract start date of July 29, 2024.

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Update #2 · Latest ·

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for a one-year contract with the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) to conduct an archaeological survey of approximately 148.70 acres across multiple Readiness Center locations in East Tennessee. The purpose is to identify archaeological sites or features that warrant protection under federal and state laws. The contractor will conduct archival research, field surveys, and prepare comprehensive reports following Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office standards. Key tasks include a kick-off meeting, archival research, work plan submission, fieldwork, reporting, GIS data collection, and curation of artifacts. The contract period is 365 days from notice to proceed, with a maximum liability under $50,000. The contractor must meet professional qualifications for archaeology as set by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines.

Update #1 ·

The Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) is seeking to establish a one-year contract for archaeological survey services at multiple Readiness Center locations in East Tennessee. The contract aims to identify archaeological sites or features that warrant protection under federal and state laws. The survey will cover approximately 148.70 acres across 12 different sites. Key requirements include: 1. Conducting archival research to develop a historic context. 2. Performing archaeological surveys in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act. 3. Preparing a comprehensive report summarizing findings, including site evaluations and management recommendations. 4. Submitting GIS data with sub-meter accuracy. 5. Adhering to all state and federal regulations, including those set by the Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office. The contract period is for 365 days from the notice to proceed, with a potential for extension. The estimated value of the contract is under $50,000. The contractor must meet professional qualifications for archaeology as set forth by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines.

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