Request for Proposals for Statewide Archeological General Services

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking up to five contractors to provide statewide archeological general services through an indefinite deliverable contract. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits comprehensive archeological support services including antiquities permit procurement, test excavation fieldwork, data recovery fieldwork, cemetery investigation, burial exhumation, analytical unit definition, research design, digital records preparation, and curation preparation. Proposers must meet stringent personnel qualifications, with specific requirements for project managers, senior technical experts, subject matter experts, and technical support staff. The proposal evaluation will be based on 80% qualifications and experience, 5% project manager past performance, and 15% pricing, with a best value award approach. Key proposal requirements include detailed documentation of firm and project manager experience across specific archeological investigation types, compliance with various regulations such as Section 106 of the NHPA, Antiquities Code of Texas, and NAGPRA. The RFP is due on August 8, 2025, at 12:00 noon Central Time, with a pre-proposal virtual conference scheduled for July 21, 2025, and an anticipated four-year contract period with work authorizations limited to the first three years.

The procurement includes a 26% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal, requiring proposers to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their response. Proposers must certify no conflicts of interest and demonstrate the ability to provide qualified staff across various archeological service domains. The maximum amount payable for each contract is $2,000,000, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform. Proposing firms must ensure their project manager is currently employed by the proposing organization and that key staff cannot be replaced without state consent. The RFP emphasizes the need for comprehensive cultural resources investigation capabilities, with a focus on technical expertise, regional knowledge, and regulatory compliance. All proposals must include specific attachments such as a Team Commitment Letter, Release Letter for Antiquities Permits, Project Manager Qualifications, and a detailed Proposal Cover Sheet documenting the firm's capabilities and proposed team structure.