Description
The Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority (CPYRWMA) seeks a qualified consulting firm or individual to provide historic‑preservation services required for Section 106 compliance of the Elba Hydroelectric Dam removal project in Coffee County, Alabama. The work includes a Phase I historic archaeology survey, historic‑architectural documentation, and full support of the Section 106 process, culminating in an integrated cultural‑resources report and assistance with any mitigation agreements. The contract is a six‑month professional‑services award with a modest “do‑not‑exceed” budget of roughly $7 K, and must comply with federal grant cost principles (2 CFR Part 200).
• Scope: Phase I archaeological survey, historic‑architectural field documentation, National Register evaluation, Section 106 consultation support, and a single integrated cultural‑resources report.
• Deliverables: Monthly status reports, draft/final integrated report (PDF & editable), GIS shapefiles, field notes, photographs, and agency response memoranda.
• Requirements: Personnel must meet 36 CFR Part 61 professional qualification standards for both archaeology and historic architecture; must be able to use E‑Verify, submit via Alabama Buys, and adhere to NOAA/USFWS grant conditions.
• Timeline: Questions due Sept 14 2026; proposals due Sept 29 2026; contract period 6 months after Governor’s signature; dam‑removal slated for Aug 2027.
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Contact
Lisa Harris