Archaeological Services
- Client
- California
- RFP Number
- CONS-24497
- Posted
- 10/7/2026
- Category
- Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in California requires a vendor to provide cultural resource and archaeological services on an on-call basis. The selected vendor will guide the agency on handling archaeological resources encountered during facility operations and maintenance, while providing staff training and consultation on CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA requirements. Eligible applicants are restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work must be performed onsite. Applicants must submit proposals digitally via email or online for a five-year contract term. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than October 27, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 9171_Archeological Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Sacramento Area Sewer District seeks a consultant or consultants to provide cultural resource and archaeological services on an on-call basis. The contract is anticipated to have an initial term of five years with potential opportunities for extension. Qualified consultants meeting specified professional standards are eligible to respond.
- Issued by
- Sacramento Area Sewer District
- Release of RFQ
- October 6, 2026 at 1:00pm PT
- Question Submission Deadline
- October 27, 2026 at 1:00pm PT
- Final date to provide Responses to Questions on the Business Opportunities webpage
- October 30, 2026
- Qualifications Submission Deadline
- November 10, 2026 at 1:00pm PT
- How to submit
- Electronic via Public Purchase platform
- Submission details
- Submitted online in PDF format at https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/sasd,ca/buyer/public/home. Proposal shall not exceed 20 single-sided pages. Cost proposal must be provided in a separately sealed envelope.
- Contract term
- Initial term of five (5) years, with potential opportunity to be extended
- Place of performance
- Sacramento Area Sewer District service area (Sacramento County, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, Folsom, Sacramento, West Sacramento)
- Insurance and bonding
- Summary of present and proposed insurance coverage for contract duration per Attachment B Exhibit B requirements.
How proposals are evaluated
| Overall Responsiveness to RFQ Requirements | 20 |
| Company Background | 5 |
| Consultant Team | 25 |
| Range of Services provided by Consultant | 20 |
| Related Experience | 30 |
Scope of work
- Staff training and consultation on CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA requirements
- Guidance on handling archeological resources during facility operations and maintenance
- Assisting in standard procedures for tribal notifications, management plans, and discovery protocols
- Resource assessments, site evaluations, and NRHP/CRHR significance determinations
- Permit application assistance and regulatory liaison
- Section 106, AB-52, and SB-18 tribal consultation notifications
- Performing archaeological or architectural surveys
- Construction support including contractor training, on-site monitoring, screening, and inadvertent discovery protocols
Minimum qualifications
- Meet United States Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
- At least one Principal Investigator or Senior Archaeologist registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists
- Knowledge and experience working with archeological resources in SacSewer service area and local tribes
- Ability to provide bilingual services
- Valid DIR registration numbers for public works tasks
- At least three examples of experience providing similar services to clients including public agencies
- Not listed on the Federal Exclusion List (https://www.sam.gov/)
Documents to include with the bid
- Transmittal Letter
- Table of Contents
- Company Background
- Consultant Team Resumes and Diagram
- DIR Compliance Information
- Related Experience Client References
- Conflict of Interest and Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment A)
- Iran Contracting Act Disclosure Form (Attachment C)
- Compliance with Economic Sanctions Form (Attachment D)
- Cost Proposal (submitted in separate sealed envelope)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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