B -- Archaeological Evaluation and Damage Assessment - North Umpqua Complex Wildfire Areas

AMENDED QUANTITIES AND WORK AREAS.Archaeological evaluation and damage assessment for FIFTEEN or more specified archaeological sites requiring an estimated 48 cubic meters of test excavations; The sites were impacted by wildfire suppression activities associated with the North Umpqua AND THE TILLER Wildfire ComplexES which occurred during 2002; Work includes completion of site investigations, test excavations, establishing impact boundaries, damage assessment detailing and reporting, and analysis of site eligibility, data recovery plan preparation, mitigation analysis, preparation for curation and related archaeological services; Miscellaneous archaeological services within the general scope of wildfire damage analysis may be added as information regarding the investigation sites develops; Sites are both lithic scatter sites and rockshelter sites; Field work is to be completed in summer of 2003; This is an indefinite quantity type contract; The number of sites and volume of test excavations is estimated only; The minimum is $50,000 and the maximum is $300,000; This is a Request For Proposals requiring completion of a Questionnaire including information related to staffing qualifications, geographic experience, and past performance history; Detailed technical proposals are not required; Award evaluation criteria include technical capability and past performance history in addition to price; Award may be made without discussions; NAICS Code 541690; Solicitation documents will be posted to the FEDBIZOPS website when ready.