FRD GNA HMNF FY25 Heritage Surveys

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, specifically the Forest Resource Division, is seeking archaeological inventory and heritage survey services for the Huron-Manistee National Forests through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250000002585. The project involves conducting comprehensive archaeological surveys across 2,095 acres within six survey items spanning multiple ranger districts, including Cadillac-Manistee, Baldwin-White Cloud, and Huron Shores. Bidders will be required to perform intensive pedestrian walkover visual survey transects and shovel testing on high, moderate, and low probability landforms, with specific survey allocations of 125 acres of high probability, 319 acres of moderate probability, and 1,651 acres of low probability areas. The contract will run for one year from July 7, 2025, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. Proposal submissions are due by 9:30 a.m. Eastern on June 30, 2025, with a preceding bidder question deadline of June 18, 2025. The state will evaluate proposals based on technical criteria weighted across various Statement of Work sections, with a total possible score of 100 points, and contracts will be awarded to bidders scoring 80 or higher offering the best value.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes a detailed pricing structure requiring bidders to provide per-acre pricing for different probability levels and a total project price, with travel rates reimbursed according to state guidelines. Payment will be structured in three phases: 70% upon completion of field work, 20% upon draft report submittal, and 10% upon final report approval. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive research including archival and informant data searches, geomorphological research, and site verifications, with the Forest Service providing shapefiles and cultural resource record access upon contract award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves surveying 2,095 acres with varying complexity and probability levels. All field work must be completed by November 15, 2025, with draft reports due by December 15, 2025, and final reports submitted by January 15, 2026, with no permitted timeline modifications.