CHMHI New Parking Area Archeological Survey

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional Archeological Consultant services for a project at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) in Cherokee County. The scope of work includes conducting a Phase 1 intensive archeological survey at a specified location, following the current Association of Iowa Archeologists Guidelines. The consultant will be required to provide a detailed project schedule, with the contract expected to be executed in early September 2023, a kick-off meeting in mid-September, an initial findings summary due October 13, 2023, a draft Phase 1 report due November 10, 2023, and a final Phase 1 report due January 12, 2024. The RFP requests lump sum pricing from respondents, with the lump sum base scope price to be inclusive of all reimbursable expenses.

The RFP states that the State of Iowa may negotiate with the selected archeological consultant for additional scope and survey phases. No set-asides or preferences are identified. The funding for the project will come from the State of Iowa's capital improvements budget, with an estimated value of $350,000. The State of Iowa does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.