08A3957 - On-Call Cultural and Paleontological Resource Services, District 8.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms for On-Call Cultural and Paleontological Resource Services in District 8. The selected firm will provide consultation, research, professional, and technical services for cultural resource and paleontological resource services, including records searches, field surveys, analysis, reports, and monitoring. The work will be performed on projects to improve the state transportation system in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The estimated contract amount is $1,375,869 - $2,235,787, and the contract term is three years. Some key responsibilities include: • Providing cultural resource and paleontological resource services, including records searches, field surveys, analysis, reports, and monitoring • Conducting specialized studies in architectural history, California history, historical archaeology, ethnographic studies, and prehistoric archaeology • Preparing cultural resource compliance documents, such as Historic Property Survey Reports and Historical Resources Compliance Reports • Utilizing Native American Monitors/Advisors or Most-Likely Descendant as specified in the Task Order • Maintaining a stable workforce and implementing a personnel retention plan strategy The scope of work includes a wide range of tasks, such as archaeological surveys, historic resource evaluations, and paleontological identification and mitigation. The selected firm will be required to provide deliverables, including reports, plans, and specifications, and to participate in meetings and public hearings as needed.