Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) for Texas Butte Cultural Survey at the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker City, OR.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking a contractor to conduct a cultural resource survey in the Umatilla National Forest, Oregon. The survey will involve locating, identifying, and documenting cultural resources, including archaeological sites, historic properties, and traditional cultural properties. The contractor will be required to conduct a pedestrian survey, record site data using GPS technology, and prepare a report summarizing the findings. The project aims to identify and evaluate cultural resources within the project area, which includes approximately 15,000 acres of land. The contractor will need to have experience in cultural resource management, archaeology, and historic preservation. Some key tasks include: • Conducting a cultural resource survey using a landscape analysis approach • Locating, identifying, and documenting cultural resources, including archaeological sites and historic properties • Recording site data using GPS technology and preparing a report summarizing the findings • Evaluating cultural resources for eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places • Preparing nominations for the National Register of Historic Places for selected cultural resources • Conducting archaeological site testing and data recovery for selected cultural resources