Heritage Surveys - Fall River Estates

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2105-22 for a heritage survey and cultural resource management contract located in the Deschutes National Forest. The project requires a qualified contractor to complete a comprehensive cultural resource inventory across 500 acres, with an additional requirement to revisit previously recorded cultural resources within a 1,100-acre project area. Key deliverables include detailed documentation of newly encountered cultural materials, a comprehensive report assessing potential impacts of vegetation management activities, and recommended mitigation measures. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience performing similar services for three different clients, with one project completed in the last 12 months. The bid submission deadline is April 19, 2022, with all work mandated for completion by August 15, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on contractor experience, qualifications, and ability to meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the ITB. The agency anticipates awarding a single contract from this solicitation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified cultural resource management firms with demonstrated expertise in archaeological survey and documentation. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the ITB suggests the successful bidder will need to submit comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates, tax compliance information, and undergo a responsibility determination prior to contract execution. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the heritage survey project. Potential bidders will need to develop cost proposals that align with the detailed scope of work, which includes 500 acres of cultural resource inventory, documentation, and reporting within the Deschutes National Forest region. Interested contractors should carefully review the ITB to ensure complete compliance with all technical and administrative requirements.