Small Purchase with Special Conditions AML 2501 National Mining Archeo

The State of Illinois is seeking a contractor to perform a Phase II archaeological investigation at the National Mining site. The investigation will include fieldwork, such as grid collections and piece plotting, as well as a remote sensing survey and small-scale excavation. The contractor will also be responsible for analyzing the data and preparing a report. The report will describe the field and lab information, provide a preliminary interpretation of the site, and make recommendations concerning the significance of the site. • The contractor will determine the most appropriate testing methods based on the topography, access, and other factors. • The contractor will identify and inventory all artifacts recovered and prepare data recorded in the field for a report. • Archival research will be undertaken to establish the historic context for each site being investigated. • The length of time needed for fieldwork and analysis is highly variable based on the size of the site, density of features, and weather.