PANG Archaeological Survey

The State of Oregon is soliciting bids on a Phase I archaeological survey of the Painted Hills area in Wheeler County, Oregon, with proposals due September 14, 2026.

The scope encompasses comprehensive archaeological survey of approximately 640 acres across multiple land parcels in the designated project area. The contractor must perform field investigation, site documentation, artifact analysis, and prepare a detailed archaeological survey report compliant with Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards and National Register of Historic Places criteria. Deliverables include a Draft Work Plan due within five working days of kickoff, a Final Work Plan within five working days of government comments, a Management Summary within ten working days of fieldwork completion, a Preliminary Draft Report within twenty-one days of fieldwork completion, a Check Draft Report within fifteen days of government review, a Draft Survey Report for Tribal and SHPO consultation within ten working days, a Check Final Survey Report following the consultation review period, and a Final Survey Report upon acceptance by all parties. All documents must be submitted in specified digital formats (PDF, Word with tracked changes, and GIS shapefiles); the Final Survey Report requires three hard copies and two electronic copies. The project incorporates Section 106 consultation requirements and formal review periods involving the National Guard Bureau divisions A4FR and A4VN, the Contracting Officer's Representative, Oregon SHPO, and federally recognized Tribes.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with payment tied to deliverable milestones. The anticipated contract term is twelve months from notice to proceed, with potential extensions based on field conditions and resource availability. Funding derives from state appropriations designated for cultural resource management and preservation initiatives. Small business and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) set-asides apply where applicable under Oregon procurement regulations. Evaluation criteria focus on technical qualifications, experience with similar projects, professional certifications, and proposed methodology.