Archeological Survey Johnson City & MT. Carmel - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Military is requesting bids for an archaeological survey of 136.44 acres at the Johnson City and Mt. Carmel Armed Forces Reserve Center locations, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. The survey is a Phase I effort required to satisfy the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and state historic preservation standards.

The scope encompasses archival research, field survey with sub-meter GPS accuracy, subsurface testing, National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluation, and deliverables including a project work plan due within one month of kick-off, a draft report due two months after fieldwork completion, a final report due within one month of receiving comments or at contract end, and GIS data in ESRI ArcGIS File Geodatabase format. The contractor must obtain all required permits from the Tennessee Division of Archaeology, perform monthly progress reviews, and submit to field verification by Tennessee Army National Guard personnel. All work products, information, and intellectual property become property of the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Department of Defense with no licensing or copyright encumbrances permitted. Publication of results requires written approval from TNARNG's Environmental Office and Public Affairs Office.

The estimated contract value is $45,574.00 over a one-year term from notice to proceed, with a 365-day performance period. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed basis as unit prices for seven task line items with no cost adjustments permitted after response opening except through target pricing or best and final offer negotiations. The contractor must register in the Tennessee Supplier Portal, provide sales and use tax documentation or exemption proof, carry workers' compensation insurance of minimum $1 million, commercial general liability insurance of minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of minimum $1 million. The State reserves the right to negotiate with responsive and responsible bidders and may conduct multiple negotiation rounds. Questions are due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.