Description
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking a Geophysical Survey Specialist to conduct underwater archaeological investigations at Pass Cavallo to locate the encampments and abandoned shipwrecks associated with Louis Michel Aury’s occupation of Matagorda in May and June of 1817. The specialist will assist in the mobilization and deployment of the survey vessel and equipment, supervise field data acquisition, and process and interpret magnetic data. The project is expected to last 20 months, from December 10, 2025, to August 31, 2027.
• The project involves a traditional remote-sensing survey using a Geometrics G-882 marine magnetometer and EdgeTech 4125 dual-frequency side-scan sonar.
• The survey will be conducted in accordance with agency requirements outlined in the Texas Administrative Code.
• The respondent must meet the minimum professional qualifications for an underwater archaeologist and have access to the North-Alignment Model database.
• The respondent will be responsible for submitting a proposal, including a project approach narrative, experience and qualifications, references, and evidence of financial responsibility and stability.