DNR-Cultural Resource Mngmnt- Professional Services

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is contracting with the Illinois State Museum Society to provide archaeological investigations at Pere Marquette State Park. This professional services procurement requires the selected vendor to conduct archaeological surveys, testing, and mitigation at the state park. The key objectives are to identify and preserve cultural resources within the park boundaries. Qualified respondents must have extensive experience in archaeological field work, remote sensing, artifact analysis, report writing, and coordination with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Evaluation criteria will likely include the firm's qualifications, understanding of the project scope, and proposed approach and timeline. Proposals are due by March 2, 2020.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is unknown. The budget range for this project is also undisclosed, but it is part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' ongoing cultural resource management initiatives. Interested parties should have the necessary expertise and capacity to complete the required archaeological investigations and findings reporting within the short timeframe provided.