GNA Heritage Surveys on the Crooked River National Grassland-Ochoco NF

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) under the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) for archaeological heritage survey services on the Crooked River National Grassland of the Ochoco National Forest. The procurement seeks a single contractor to complete Phase 1 work, which involves conducting archaeological surveys across approximately 3,565 acres, including the Lower Bridge Project Area (2,825 acres) and Grasslands EIS Units 3 and 14 Project Area (740 acres). Key deliverables include comprehensive field data collection, recording of new cultural resources, and surveying and re-recording 28 known archaeological sites within a 594-acre area. Bidders must submit a statement of qualifications demonstrating expertise in archaeological surveys, with personnel experience being a critical evaluation factor. The bid submission deadline is January 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, with contract performance scheduled from January 15, 2024, to June 30, 2024. ODF will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and select the lowest responsible bidder, with the contract subject to potential amendments for service additions, term extensions, and pricing modifications.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. Five potential vendors have been identified in the bidding process: RLR Cultural Resources, Dudek, GeoVisions, Rabe Consulting, and ASM, with bid amounts ranging from $141,113 to $350,000. The contract will be funded through the Good Neighbor Authority program, with potential for progress payments after fieldwork completion and final deliverable submission. No subsurface testing will be permitted, and any National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility recommendations will be considered preliminary. The project involves jurisdictions including Crook County and Jefferson County, with the work to be conducted on federal lands managed by the Ochoco National Forest. While specific budget allocations are not explicitly detailed, the bid range suggests the total contract value will be approximately between $141,000 and $350,000 for the Phase 1 survey work.