Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Office of Broadband Development is seeking a qualified cultural‑resource management consultant to provide Section 106 historic preservation services for the state’s BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) projects. The contractor will review literature and records, prepare and submit SHPO documentation, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, develop cultural‑resource management plans, and monitor compliance throughout the project lifecycle for up to 91 broadband projects. The contract runs from 02 Nov 2026 to 30 Jun 2028 (≈20 months) and will be awarded to the lowest‑priced technically acceptable proposal. Evaluation will consider mandatory qualifications, technical approach, work plan, schedule, risk mitigation, past performance, and cost. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:30 pm on 16 Oct 2026; a pre‑bid conference is not held.
• Scope: Section 106 historic preservation reviews, SHPO coordination, cultural‑resource management plans, compliance monitoring.
• Required qualifications: Graduate degree or equivalent experience in history, archaeology, or architectural history; professional qualification standards per the Secretary of the Interior.
• Contract period: 11 weeks of services initially, with option for a two‑year renewal.
• Evaluation: Technical (550 points) + Cost (400 points) + optional oral presentation (250 points).
• Submission: Electronic via Kentucky Vendor Self‑Service system; must include signed solicitation, technical proposal, cost proposal, and required affidavits.
• Contact: Taylor Burchett (Agency Contact).