GNA Snowy Butte Heritage Surveys- Rogue River Siskiyou NF

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) under Good Neighbor Authority for archaeological heritage survey services for the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF). The contract requires a qualified contractor to conduct comprehensive cultural resource surveys in preparation for various land restoration and fuels reduction projects, including thinning treatments, seeding, road construction, infrastructure improvements, underburning, timber removal, and hazardous fuel treatments. The successful bidder must complete 75% of fieldwork and site forms by May 1, 2025, submit a draft report with 100% of fieldwork and site reports by May 31, 2025, and deliver the final report and all required deliverables by June 30, 2025. Specific contract requirements include attending a pre-work meeting, conducting background research, performing pedestrian surveys, documenting cultural resources, and providing recommendations on National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, with the proposal due date set for June 21, 2024.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be a competitive procurement open to qualified archaeological survey contractors. The ITB is specifically focused on Jackson County, Oregon, and requires respondents to have expertise in cultural resource survey methodologies and experience with forest restoration project documentation. The solicitation does not indicate any specific restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises or small business set-asides. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The total maximum compensation for the contract is not disclosed in the available documentation, leaving the precise budget range undetermined. Potential bidders will need to carefully review the technical specifications and provide pricing for specific survey areas and NRHP evaluations to be considered for the contract award.