Description
The State of South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources seeks a qualified NAGPRA‑compliant bioarchaeologist to evaluate fragmentary bone specimens held in the agency’s laboratory. Work is performed on‑site in West Columbia, SC, under a fixed‑price hourly rate, with the goal of identifying any human remains for repatriation compliance. The contract is structured as a three‑year, phased award with an estimated 360 labor hours per fiscal year. Vendors must meet strict professional certification, insurance, and state vendor registration requirements, and submit a sealed offer by the specified deadline.
• Evaluate fragmentary osseous material to determine human vs. non‑human status, following NAGPRA protocols.
• Perform work on‑site at the DNR laboratory; no chemical analyses or off‑site sample removal required.
• Provide hourly billing at $120 /hr (≈ $43,200 / yr) with potential travel reimbursements; contract may be renewed annually up to a three‑year maximum.