NC27-106 Stookey Fire ESR Arch Survey (WRI 8069)

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for archaeological survey services on Bureau of Land Management and Utah Trust Lands burned in the Stookey Fire, with bids due September 16, 2026 (NC27-106, WRI 8069). This is an invitation-only procurement restricted to vendors on the State of Utah's approved vendor list for archaeology — the sole eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses background research, mobilization, archaeological survey, site recording, and report writing for an Environmental Site Review Cultural Resources Inventory across fire-affected lands. Survey intensity varies by geographic area, detailed in provided geospatial mapping files. Vendors must guarantee pricing for the entire project with no price adjustments permitted during contract performance.

The procurement anticipates a single contract award to the highest-scoring responsive and responsible vendor using the AVL for Archaeology scoring system, which combines technical merit (out of 300 points) with cost-based scoring (out of 700 points). No mandatory site visit is required.

The contract closed September 16, 2026. Four qualified bidders responded: Logan Simpson Design, Inc. at $62,446.00 (low bid, 998.7 total points — awarded); Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc. at $103,136.52; Chronicle Heritage at $115,151.73; and Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers and Architects at $100,755.40. Logan Simpson Design, Inc. received award notification on September 21, 2026. Vendors are entitled to submit written protests within seven days of award issuance. Receipt of award notification does not constitute a binding contract; only execution of a purchase order or signed contract creates contractual obligation. The selected vendor may not commence work, purchase materials, or enter subcontracts until the State executes the contract.