Larabee Hat Cultural Resource Inventory

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is soliciting Cultural/Heritage services for a comprehensive resource inventory project located on the Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest, approximately 20 miles west of Helena. The procurement, identified as Limited Solicitation DNRC-LimtSol-2024-1057JK, covers approximately 435 acres and requires a detailed cultural resource investigation involving literature search, archival research, field inventory, site documentation, and comprehensive reporting. Specific deliverables include a pre-work conference, a pedestrian survey priced per acre, a draft report with site forms and maps, and a final report. The solicitation is classified under Commodity Code 1626 for Environmental Services - Cultural/Historic Resources and involves federal funding. Potential bidders must comply with multiple administrative prerequisites, including submitting a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA 889), an ADA 1048 document, and obtaining a Unique Entity ID. The bid opens on April 4, 2024, at 8:00 AM MDT and closes on May 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with Autumn Mitchell designated as the contact person for the solicitation.

While the solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it requires vendors to be registered and provide comprehensive business and contractor liaison information. The project involves working in a complex forest environment with specific safety requirements, including adherence to Forest Fire Regulations and bear habitat safety protocols. Contractors must be prepared to work in challenging terrain with potential wildlife interactions, as evidenced by the detailed topographical survey map and bear safety brochure. The procurement references prevailing wage rates for nonconstruction services, with rates varying by Montana wage districts and applicable to public works contracts exceeding $25,000. Though an exact award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the cultural resource inventory suggests a substantial project scope, with pricing mechanisms established on a per-acre basis for the pedestrian survey component. Potential bidders should carefully review all attached documents, including forest fire regulations and the bear safety brochure, as compliance with these guidelines is critical to successful project execution.