Marine Archaeological Remote Sensing Survey of Submerged Lands

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a contractor to conduct a Marine Archaeological Remote Sensing Survey of Submerged Lands in the Lignumvitae Key Submerged Land Managed Area (LKSLMA). The survey aims to identify submerged cultural resources, including Native American cultural sites and Euro-American shipwreck sites, within the 10,000-acre area. The contractor will be responsible for conducting the survey using remote sensing methods, including magnetometer, sidescan sonar, subbottom profiler, depth finder, and GPS. The contract term is expected to be approximately 7 months, from the date of execution until June 30, 2026. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a remote sensing survey to identify submerged cultural resources • Using various remote sensing methods, including magnetometer, sidescan sonar, and subbottom profiler • Coordinating with regulatory agencies and stakeholders as necessary • Providing a report detailing the results of the survey • Ensuring compliance with preservation laws and regulations