Archaeological Monitoring and Survey Services

The State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a qualified Secretary of the Interior‑certified archaeologist to provide on‑call archaeological monitoring and survey services for the North Carolina Hazard Mitigation project. Work is performed “as needed” when ground‑disturbing activities are undertaken, requiring regulatory communication, stop‑work orders, and delivery of compliance reports under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The contract has a three‑year base term with no guaranteed minimum service volume; the State will only pay for services actually ordered. Bidders must be a North Carolina‑registered vendor in good standing and demonstrate the required professional credentials, financial stability, and insurance. The solicitation includes a bid opening on October 15, 2026 and a question deadline of October 1, 2026. • Mandatory archaeological monitoring for any ground‑disturbing activity under the Hazard Mitigation project. • Stop‑work protocol implementation and cultural resource protection. • Preparation of state‑compliant archaeological reports for project closeout. • “As‑needed” service model – no minimum or maximum quantity guaranteed. • Contract term: 3 years from award; renewal not indicated. • Required qualifications: SOI‑certified archaeologist, relevant experience, E‑Verify compliance, and SAM registration. • Submission deadline: October 15, 2026 2 PM ET; questions due by October 1, 2026.