Bead section 106 historic preservation services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is requesting proposals for BEAD Section 106 Historic Preservation Services, with proposals due October 21, 2026. The contract addresses compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in connection with broadband infrastructure deployment under the federal BEAD Program.

The scope encompasses historic preservation consultation services to identify and evaluate historic properties affected by broadband construction activities, coordinate with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), conduct Native American consultation, and prepare required historic preservation documentation and assessments. The contractor will perform Phase I archaeological surveys, architectural surveys, and environmental reviews as necessary to support broadband deployment statewide while maintaining Section 106 compliance. Contractor expertise in federal historic preservation requirements, SHPO coordination procedures, and Kentucky-specific considerations is mandatory. Services are anticipated to be ongoing throughout the BEAD Program implementation period and to support multiple broadband projects across the state.

Compensation will be structured on a time-and-materials or fixed-fee basis as determined through the procurement process. The contract operates under federal BEAD Program funding.