Resistivity Survey of Bollinger Cemetery

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ21780000190) for a non-invasive archaeological electrical resistivity survey of a portion of the Bollinger Cemetery located at the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Cape Girardeau County. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive archaeological field survey using electrical resistivity equipment and methodology, with the primary deliverable being a detailed final report. The Principal Investigator must meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications for Archaeology (36 CFR Part 61) and either the Principal Investigator or a team member must demonstrate expertise in electrical resistivity equipment, software, and data interpretation. Key proposal requirements include detailed descriptions of archaeological research methods, field and laboratory analysis approaches, team qualifications, and a draft project schedule covering field surveys through final report submission. The solicitation opened on September 9, 2020, with responses due by September 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT, and a mandatory site visit was scheduled for September 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM to allow potential bidders to inspect the cemetery location prior to submitting proposals.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources. Vendors are required to submit their pricing as a single line item for the non-invasive archaeological electrical resistivity survey and final report, with responses accepted through either hard copy submission or the MissouriBUYS electronic system. The contract appears to be a one-time procurement for a single unit of service, with no indication of potential contract renewals or additional phases beyond the initial survey and reporting requirements.