Heritage Surveys on the Crooked River National Grasslands ONFn the Ochoco National Forest

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct comprehensive cultural resource surveys on the Crooked River National Grasslands within the Ochoco National Forest. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicits professional archaeological services for a project covering approximately 1,534 acres, with 997 acres requiring pedestrian inventory survey. Bidders must provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and services to perform detailed surveys, including data collection, analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with NEPA requirements. Key deliverables include a final report, site forms, and associated documentation that meet Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards. The survey must utilize 20-meter transect spacing, revisit previously recorded sites, and document both newly discovered archaeological sites and isolated finds. Bidders are required to submit resumes for key personnel, particularly the Principal Investigator, and demonstrate relevant professional experience. The procurement timeline indicates the project must be completed by December 1, 2022, with the bid due date of August 10, 2022. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified archaeological consulting firms or cultural resource management organizations with demonstrated expertise in archaeological survey methodologies. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scope suggests a moderate-sized professional services contract focused on comprehensive cultural resource documentation. The evaluation will primarily center on technical qualifications, professional credentials of key personnel, and bid pricing. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete ITB document to understand the full technical requirements, survey methodology expectations, and documentation standards required for successful contract performance. The geographic focus is primarily in Jefferson County, near the cities of Madras and Redmond, Oregon, with survey work to be conducted on the Crooked River National Grasslands and Ochoco National Forest.