B--CULTURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY CLASS III, VARIOUS LOC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract for Cultural Resource Inventory (CRI) Class III services. The work is required for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kremmling Field Office area of responsibility in Colorado. The project involves conducting inventories for three timber sales and associated staging areas, totaling approximately 1,183 acres.

• Conduct a 100% pedestrian inventory at transect intervals of 15-20 meters to identify, record, and evaluate cultural resources.

• Re-visit previously recorded Eligible, Needs Data, and Unevaluated sites.

• Record and map newly identified sites and isolated finds using OAHP management data and component forms.

• Document linear resources using BLM Linear Management Data or BLM Linear Segment Forms.

• Collect a representative sample of obsidian debitage or tools for X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis.

• Deliver a digital letter report (PDF), a Draft Final Report (Word), and a Final Report.

• Provide geospatial data including inventory and site shapefiles.

• Collect and deliver all artifacts to the designated curation facility within 180 days of fieldwork completion.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract.

• Period of Performance: March 16, 2026, to December 21, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is requested.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to kdmorris@ios.doi.gov by the date and time specified in SF-1449 Block 8.

• Questions must be submitted to kdmorris@ios.doi.gov no later than February 16, 2026.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on three factors: Key Personnel Qualifications, Relevant Experience, and Price. Key Personnel and Relevant Experience are combined and are more important than Price.

• Evaluation of Key Personnel will consider education, certifications, experience, and knowledge of BLM procedures.

• Evaluation of Relevant Experience will consider two to four past contracts of similar scope, including client, contract value, location, period of performance, and description of work.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business concerns (100%).

• Bidders must possess a valid Colorado Permit for Archaeological Investigation (PAI) or be able to obtain one.

• Bidders must also possess or obtain a Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation consulting permit.

• No formal site visit is scheduled; vendors may visit the site at their own convenience.

• The solicitation can be downloaded from SAM.gov.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any changes or amendments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Handbook of Guidelines and Procedures for Inventory, Evaluation, and Mitigation of Cultural Resources" published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office, revised in November 2022. It serves as a comprehensive guide for permit holders, other Federal agencies, and commercial developers involved in archaeological investigations on BLM-administered lands in Colorado.

• Permit Procedures: Details the requirements and processes for obtaining Permits for Archaeological Investigations (PAIs), including types of permits (survey, testing, excavation), application procedures, qualifications for personnel, and review processes.
• Inventory Guidelines: Outlines objectives, classes of inventory (Class I, II, III, Reconnaissance), determination of inventory levels, minimal survey areas, and specific standards for various land uses (Rights-of-Way, Coal, Oil and Gas, Geophysical).
• Field Methods and Recording: Specifies field methodologies, recording cultural resources, digital data management, and evaluation criteria for cultural properties.
• Treatment Options: Describes strategies for addressing adverse effects on historic properties, including avoidance, minimization, and mitigation.
• Reporting and Curation: Details reporting processes, standards, and requirements for collection and curation of artifacts.
• Appendices: Includes various forms, guides, and charts related to permit applications, qualifications, and reporting.

This handbook is crucial for any bidder proposing work that may impact cultural resources on BLM lands in Colorado. It defines the regulatory framework, procedural requirements, and technical standards that must be adhered to. Understanding these guidelines is essential for preparing compliant proposals, conducting fieldwork, and ensuring successful project execution. Bidders should pay close attention to the permit application requirements, qualification standards for personnel, and the detailed inventory and reporting procedures to accurately scope their efforts and budget accordingly.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5439, Revision No. 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in Colorado, specifically within the counties of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Routt.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support to technical occupations.
• Provides the corresponding minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining specific requirements and rates for contractors.
• Details provisions for vacation, holidays, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Explains the process for conforming unlisted classifications and wage rates.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures that all service employees working on the contract are paid at least the minimum wage rates and receive the specified fringe benefits as mandated by the Service Contract Act for the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document outlines the 2021 procedures and reporting standards for cultural resource consultants conducting projects under a CRUP (Cultural Resource Use Permit) for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District and Upper Colorado River District. It details pre-fieldwork, fieldwork, and post-fieldwork requirements, including check-ins, file searches, notification procedures, and re-surveying previously identified areas. It also specifies procedures for Oil and Gas (O&G) industry projects, recording standards for sites and isolated finds, site boundaries, use allocations, artifact collection policies, photography requirements, and reporting standards for draft and final reports. Additionally, it covers procedures for handling ARPA (Archaeological Resources Protection Act) violations.

This document is crucial for any bidder proposing to conduct cultural resource surveys or related work for the BLM in the specified districts. It clearly defines the operational, reporting, and documentation standards that must be adhered to. Key aspects for bidders include:

• Procedural Requirements: Understanding the mandatory check-in process, file search protocols, and notification requirements.
• Recording Standards: Familiarity with how cultural resources (sites and isolated finds) are to be defined, distinguished, and recorded using specific forms (OAHP, BLM-specific forms).
• Reporting and Submission: Adhering to strict timelines for draft and final reports, including specific formatting for maps, data, and electronic submittals (e.g., GIS shapefiles).
• Artifact Collection and Curation: Understanding permitted collection types (obsidian, ceramics, diagnostic artifacts) and the requirement for proof of receipt from the Museums of Western Colorado.
• ARPA Violations: Awareness of procedures for reporting and documenting potential violations.
• Use Allocations: Understanding the different categories for managing cultural properties (Scientific Use, Conservation, Traditional Use, Public Use, Experimental Use, Discharged from Management) and the expectation for consultants to provide recommendations.

Compliance with these detailed procedures and standards is essential for successful contract performance and proposal development.