USDA Forest Service Cultural Resource Evaluation and Documentation

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking a small‑business firm to conduct shovel‑testing and documentation of 25 cultural sites along a six‑mile section of Sand Creek Road in McKenzie County, ND. The work includes field‑level evaluation, site mapping, artifact curation, and delivery of a Class III cultural‑resource report with GIS shapefiles. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside and will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. • Perform shovel testing (≤ 10 m spacing, 30‑60 cm depth) within a 50‑ft right‑of‑way. • Produce detailed site maps, soil‑profile descriptions, and a final Class III report. • Obtain required ARPA permits, coordinate with ND SHPO, and submit all artifacts for curation. • Deliverables due by mid‑December 2026 (field work) with final report by September 30 2027.