GNA Heritage Surveys for the Wallowa Valley Fuel Break

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), working on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service under the Good Neighbor Authority, is seeking a contractor to perform cultural resource heritage surveys for the Wallowa Valley Fuel Break project located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive archaeological and cultural surveying across approximately 7,349 total acres, with 3,196 acres requiring detailed heritage resource documentation. Specific deliverables include conducting cultural surveys that comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, requiring consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office and Indian Tribes. The contractor must begin work within three weeks of contract award and complete all services by December 31, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid, with pricing calculated from unit prices submitted by bidders. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, and the agency reserves the right to withdraw any or all line items from consideration. The bid response is due by August 7, 2024, with the project targeting completion of heritage surveys across multiple mapped sections identified in the accompanying exhibits (WWVF1_Overview Map, WWVF2_East Map, and WWVF3_West Map).

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be an open, competitive opportunity without predetermined preference programs for small businesses, minority-owned, or women-owned enterprises. While the total project area encompasses 7,349 acres, with 3,196 acres requiring survey, the documentation does not specify a precise budget or award value range. The contract allows for potential amendments to add or subtract consulting services, providing flexibility for the contracting agency. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in cultural resource surveying, archaeological documentation, and the ability to work collaboratively with federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, State Historic Preservation Office, and relevant Indian Tribes. The project's technical requirements suggest that respondents should have professional qualifications in archaeological surveying, cultural resource management, and compliance with federal historic preservation regulations.