Research Efforts in Support of Investigation, Documentation and A

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to the University of Texas at San Antonio for research efforts in support of investigation, documentation, and analysis of Cliff Palace. The project aims to analyze and develop stabilization methods for the Ancient Puebloan cliff dwelling complex to ensure its preservation and continued safe access by the public. The project will involve collaboration between UTSA faculty, staff, and students with NPS staff to work on historic preservation programs and activities. The project will focus on resource stewardship and potential stabilization methods for the safe access of visitors to Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park. • The project will involve on-site investigation and documentation, comparison with historic photographs, and rigorous engineering investigation of the complete complex. • The project will assess and provide stabilization guidelines and methodologies for the safe access of visitors. • The project will involve UTSA faculty, staff, and students working collaboratively with NPS staff. • The project will focus on Ancient Puebloan alcove dwellings, particularly the Cliff Palace alcove complex in Mesa Verde National Park.