Catoosa Non-Invasive ITB - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Military is requesting bids on non-invasive archaeological survey services for Catoosa Springs Cemetery and its 25-meter buffer zone at Volunteer Training Site Catoosa in Tunnel Hill, Catoosa County, Georgia, under ITB closing October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT, with written questions due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.

The scope encompasses ground penetrating radar, magnetometer, and metal detection surveys across approximately 3,024 square meters (contingent on environmental constraints), archival research, complete vegetation removal, field investigations, comprehensive reporting with National Register of Historic Places eligibility determinations, and GIS database development. All work must comply with Georgia Historic Preservation Division and Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists standards and be supervised by archaeologists meeting Secretary of the Interior standards. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supplies, and obtains all necessary permits within 30 days of issuance. All information, data, artifacts, field records, and deliverables become property of TNARNG and Department of Defense; GIS data must meet FGDC metadata compliance and SDSFIE 4.0.2 standards with sub-meter accuracy. Publication of results requires written approval from TNARNG Environmental Office, TNARNG Point of Contact Jonathan Guilford, and TNARNG Public Affairs Office.

The maximum contract value is $23,954.00. The contract term is 18 months from October 15, 2026, with an optional 180-day extension under the same terms; the maximum term including all renewals or extensions shall not exceed 60 months. Milestone-based payments: 15 percent upon completion of Tasks 1–3 within thirty days of kick-off; 35 percent for Task 4 (field work); 15 percent for Tasks 5a and 6d (draft deliverables); 25 percent for Tasks 5b and 6e (final deliverables); and 10 percent for Task 7 (curation). Respondents must register with the Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance, maintain current Tennessee contractor licensing, and provide proof of Tennessee Department of Revenue registration or exemption documentation. Standard insurance requirements apply: workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability with specified minimum limits. Respondents must comply with the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Buy America provisions, domestic preference standards, Iran Divestment Act requirements, and attestations regarding non-use of illegal immigrants and non-debarment status. Unit pricing is submitted per task. Bids are submitted online, by mail, or hand delivery to Military Procurement Office, 3041 Sidco Drive, Dock 154, Nashville, TN 37204. Contact Nicole Leckner at 629-332-6167 or Nicole.Leckner@tn.gov.