NC26-25 Fivemile Cultural Resources Survey (WRI 7366)

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is conducting a procurement for the NC26-25 Fivemile Cultural Resources Survey (WRI 7366), a comprehensive archaeological survey project for the Wildlife division. The project involves conducting an intensive cultural survey on 2,355 acres within the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest, focusing on the Fivemile Pasture Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Project. The primary objective is to complete a detailed archaeological investigation following United States Forest Service and State Historic Preservation Office guidelines, with fieldwork scheduled for completion by 5/1/2026 and final deliverables due by 6/30/2026. Required qualifications include a lead archaeologist with a current PLPCO PI permit who is Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified. The procurement will use a cumulative assessment method, combining a previously awarded Best Value score (300 points) with a new SOW Cost Point Award (700 points), with the contract being awarded to the bidder with the highest total point tally. Vendors must submit a lump sum bid with a per-acre rate and guarantee pricing for the entire contract duration, which is anticipated to be less than one year.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears open to qualified archaeological consulting firms or individual professionals who can meet the technical requirements. Invoicing will follow a milestone-based schedule: 10% upon pre-field literature review, 50% upon fieldwork completion, 30% upon draft deliverable submission, and the final 10% upon full acceptance of final deliverables. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project covers 2,355 acres and requires comprehensive cultural resource documentation, suggesting a professional services contract of moderate complexity. The procurement is subject to Utah state procurement regulations, including requirements for employment eligibility verification, anti-discrimination standards, and compliance with state purchasing guidelines. Vendors must also adhere to strict confidentiality provisions and potential conflict of interest restrictions as outlined in the state's purchase order terms and conditions.