BEAD SECTION 106 HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Office of Broadband Development is seeking a qualified cultural‑resource‑management consultant to provide Section 106 historic‑preservation services for the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) projects. The contractor will conduct literature and records reviews, prepare compliance documentation, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, and manage multiple BEAD project reviews simultaneously. Proposals must include a technical narrative, cost proposal, and required certifications; the lowest‑priced responsive bid will receive the highest cost score. Evaluation will consider mandatory qualifications, technical approach, work plan, experience, and past performance. The contract runs from November 2 2026 to June 30 2028 (approximately 20 months) with a possible two‑year renewal. • Scope: Section 106 historic‑preservation consulting for ~91 BEAD projects across Kentucky. • Required qualifications: graduate‑level education and specific professional experience in history, archaeology, or architectural history per Secretary of the Interior standards. • Deliverables: literature reviews, SHPO submissions, cultural‑resource‑management plans, status reports, and meeting participation. • Evaluation: mandatory qualifications (pass/fail) + technical score (up to 550 points) + cost score (lowest price gets max points). • Submission: electronic via Kentucky Vendor Self‑Service system by 4:30 PM 10/21/2026; three separate PDFs (Technical, Cost, Proprietary). • Contract value: not disclosed; estimated based on 10‑week effort plus possible renewal.