BIHO CRM UTILITIES SURVEY
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a Total Small Business contractor to conduct Class I and Class III cultural resources surveys at Big Hole National Battlefield, Wisdom, MT. This Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for an area designated for utility demolition, repair, and installation. Quotes are due by March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform comprehensive cultural resources investigations, including:
- Class I Survey: Identify, locate, and review existing cultural resources documentation from the Montana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Nez Perce National Historical Park.
- Class III Survey: Conduct an intensive pedestrian survey of approximately 20 acres within the proposed project area. This includes shovel tests and test pits (up to 2 meters deep) in areas of planned waterline disturbance, adhering to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Montana SHPO methodology.
- Documentation: Thoroughly document all survey results with photographs, illustrations, a complete GIS dataset (including test locations, features, and site boundaries), and National Register of Historic Places evaluations.
- Reporting: Submit a final report detailing methodologies and findings, meeting Montana SHPO standards. Deliverables include a digital PDF, two bound paper copies, and digital geospatial data compatible with ArcGIS Pro.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 541370 (Surveying and Mapping), size standard $19 million
- Period of Performance: 120 days after award, with all compliance work expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Sue_Mayo@nps.gov with the subject line "Quote 140P8326Q0013, BIHO CRM Utilities Survey".
- Questions Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM PST via email to Sue Mayo.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Capability (experience, work plan, crew size, methods, equipment).
- Past Performance (at least 3 similar projects within the last 5 years).
- Price.
- Required Submittals: Completed SF 1449, signed amendments, completed provisions, Technical Capability details, Past Performance details (using Attachment 3), and Price Schedule. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
Place of Performance & Special Notes
The work will be performed at Big Hole National Battlefield, Wisdom, MT. The terrain is varied with elevations around 6,500 feet, and summer weather can be unpredictable with potential for early snow. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment. A Wage Determination for Montana is included, outlining minimum wage and fringe benefit standards that must be adhered to.