Heritage Surveys to support NEPA planning for the 27 Rd CE on the Mount Hood NF.

The State of Oregon, through the Department of Forestry (ODF), has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) 04072 for Heritage Surveys Services to support NEPA planning for the 27 Road Fuels Reduction project on the Mount Hood National Forest. The procurement seeks a qualified archaeologist to conduct comprehensive cultural resource surveys across approximately 1,500 acres in multiple townships. Specific requirements include completing pre-field research, performing pedestrian inventory surveys with transects at 20 meters or less, updating four previously recorded archaeological sites, and producing a detailed cultural resources inventory report. All work must strictly adhere to the Secretary of Interior's Professional Standards, and the selected contractor must employ an archaeologist meeting those professional qualifications. The project is scheduled for fieldwork in late summer or fall 2023, with all final deliverables, including the comprehensive report, due by June 23, 2023. The proposal was posted on August 23, 2022, with a response deadline of September 14, 2022, providing interested contractors approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their quotes.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or provide details about incumbent vendors. The contract will be awarded as a single lump sum payment upon final approval of deliverables, with the contractor responsible for providing their own vehicles and ensuring personnel receive all necessary training. While the exact budget range is not specified, the document indicates that the Agency has confirmed sufficient funds authorized for the contract. The procurement is specifically focused on Hood River County, Oregon, and is limited to professional archaeological services for cultural resource surveys in support of the NEPA planning process. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in archaeological research, survey methodologies, and reporting standards consistent with federal and state cultural resource management guidelines. The scope of work requires a high level of technical proficiency and attention to detail in documenting potential historical and archaeological sites within the designated project area.