Description
The State of Tennessee’s Department of Military is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a non‑invasive archaeological survey of the Catoosa Springs Cemetery and its surrounding buffer zone. The work includes limited vegetation removal, ground‑penetrating radar (GPR) surveying, optional magnetometry and metal‑detecting, archival research, GIS data creation, comprehensive reporting, and proper curation of any artifacts discovered. All activities must comply with federal and Georgia historic‑preservation regulations, and the contract is awarded to the lowest‑cost responsive bidder.
• Mandatory GPR survey; magnetometry and metal detection optional.
• Deliverables: draft and final archaeological reports, GIS database (FGDC‑metadata, SDSFIE 4.0.2+), and curated artifacts.
• Fixed‑price contract capped at $23,954, 18‑month base term with possible 6‑month extension.
• Bids must be submitted via the Tennessee Edison Supplier Portal or mailed by Oct 1, 2026.