26.35.QS

The Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District is soliciting qualified archaeological consulting firms to provide comprehensive monitoring services for the new construction of early‑education classrooms and site‑improvement works at Franklin Elementary School. The work includes on‑call archaeologist support, on‑site monitoring of all ground‑disturbing activities, worker cultural‑resource training, incident reporting, and the preparation of final archaeological documentation. The contract will commence with construction in June 2026 and continue through July 2028, covering multiple construction phases. The District requires compliance with extensive insurance, background‑check, and labor‑agreement (PLA) provisions, and places primary emphasis on the bidder’s experience with K‑12 or comparable institutional projects. • Provide an on‑site archaeological monitor for all grading, trenching, excavation, utility installation, and related activities across four construction phases. • Maintain a qualified on‑call archaeologist to assess any unanticipated cultural‑resource finds and coordinate mitigation (Phase II/III) as needed. • Deliver daily monitoring logs, incident reports, worker training materials, and a final Monitoring Summary Report within 60 days of project completion.