Cultural Resources Services Statewide

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a wide range of Cultural Resources Services on a statewide basis. The services required include cultural resource identification surveys, NRHP evaluative testing, data recovery excavations, geoarchaeology/geomorphology studies, cultural resource condition monitoring, construction monitoring, damage assessments, geophysical survey and remote sensing, traditional cultural property/places and ethnographic studies, and historic property (built environment) inventory. Bidders must provide plans such as cultural resource management plans, research designs, and mitigation and treatment plans. The contract will be awarded based on the bidder's relevant experience, project management capabilities, quality of services provided, and experience working in Washington State. Proposals are due by April 18, 2024.

The RFP indicates that WSPRC intends to include qualified firms with expertise in the required services that are certified diverse businesses such as small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned firms. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) or "on-call" contract with a duration of up to 10 years, and task orders will be issued for specific work. The evaluation will focus on the bidders' qualifications, experience, cost factors, and past performance, with a minimum score of 70 points required to be considered for award. The budget range for this procurement is not specified in the provided information.