Hootnanny Insect & Disease Project Heritage Surveys

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for archaeological heritage survey services related to the Hootnanny Insect and Disease Project, which covers approximately 5,456 acres of land managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the State of Oregon. The primary objective is to complete Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act compliance work, requiring comprehensive archaeological assessments. Specific deliverables include pedestrian surveys, site assessments, and detailed documentation of cultural heritage resources. Contractors must meet stringent qualifications for key personnel and submit a comprehensive management plan with their bid. The bid solicitation requires a completed pricing submittal form, with contract award determined by the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. The bid submission deadline is September 20, 2024, with the contract intended to be in effect until June 30, 2025, and potential for time extension amendments.

The procurement opportunity appears open to qualified archaeological survey contractors, with potential preferences applied for goods or services manufactured or produced in Oregon. Contractors will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage and demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including tax obligations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid process suggests a competitive and open procurement approach. The contract will be executed through Wasco County, with the project spanning lands managed by multiple government entities. Although a precise contract value is not specified in the available documentation, the scope of work covering 5,456 acres suggests a substantial archaeological survey project with potential moderate to significant contract value. Successful bidders must demonstrate professional expertise in archaeological heritage surveys and compliance with cultural resource management regulations.