Cultural resource inventory and subsoiling project

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #3035-22 for a Cultural Resource Inventory and Subsoiling Project located in Marion County, specifically within the Willamette National Forest's Detroit Ranger District. The procurement seeks a qualified archaeological contractor to conduct a comprehensive cultural resource survey across approximately 41 acres, with key deliverables including a 100% pedestrian survey, subsurface probe excavations, and cultural resource evaluations for National Register of Historic Places eligibility. Contractors must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for archaeologists and demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience performing similar services for at least three clients, with one project completed within the last 12 months. The scope of work requires technical report submission, site form documentation, and GIS data generation to support post-fire recovery projects. The bid closing date was May 24, 2022, with an anticipated contract award date of June 1, 2022, and all project work must be completed by October 31, 2022.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The intent to award documentation indicates ASM Affiliates as the selected vendor, with a bid amount of $35,204.30, which is below the not-to-exceed compensation of $48,970 outlined in the ITB. Before contract issuance, the selected contractor must provide Certificates of Liability Insurance and Workmen's Compensation coverage documentation. While no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are noted, the project is part of a broader post-fire recovery effort in the Willamette National Forest. The procurement is geographically limited to Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon, specifically within Township 9S, Ranges 5-7E of the Willamette Meridian. Prospective bidders were required to communicate any questions through Daniel Long, the Procurement Officer at the Oregon Department of Forestry.