Heritage Surveys - Snowy Creek

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a heritage resource data collection project on the Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest near Butte Falls, Oregon. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 3372 involves comprehensive archaeological and cultural heritage surveys across approximately 3,794 acres in two survey blocks, utilizing pedestrian survey methods at low, medium, and high intensity levels. Vendor qualifications require a principal investigator, crew chief, and crew members with specific professional credentials and expertise in cultural resource surveying. Key deliverables include a pre-work meeting, monthly progress reviews, detailed heritage survey documentation, comprehensive reporting, and a final presentation. The project's primary objectives are to collect data supporting Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, and Environmental Impact Statement determinations for Good Neighbor Authority and forest restoration projects. All work must be completed and invoiced by January 31, 2023, with the submission deadline for proposals set for June 20, 2022.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or incumbent vendor restrictions. The document does not specify a maximum contract value or precise budget range, though it indicates that payments will be made based on completed tasks and deliverables. The contractor is required to provide all necessary labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals to execute the survey work comprehensively. While no specific funding sources are highlighted, the collaborative nature of the project between ODF and USFS suggests potential interagency funding mechanisms. The contractor will be responsible for executing detailed survey protocols, including prefield work and post-field documentation, with a focus on thorough cultural resource identification and documentation across the designated forest areas.