2025 RFQ-05 - Archaeological Services - Chamber of Springs Association

This contract calls for professional archaeological services to survey a proposed 2.5‑mile public water‑distribution line in Benton County, Arkansas. The contractor must conduct field investigations, identify any historic or pre‑contact resources, and produce a detailed work plan and final report that meet state archaeological guidelines, Section 106 requirements, and professional qualifications standards. The award is a non‑exclusive professional‑services contract funded through a $25,000 environmental line‑item (part of ACEDP and ARPA grant funding). The solicitation required six sealed hard‑copy submissions plus one USB flash drive, and the evaluation was to occur shortly after the August 8, 2025 deadline, with a tentative award decision on August 18, 2025. The project’s tentative completion date is September 30, 2025. • Scope of work: archaeological field survey, identification of resources, and final reporting. • Funding: $25,000 environmental budget (no separate archaeology line‑item). • Requirements: compliance with Arkansas State Plan, Secretary of the Interior qualifications, and tribal consultation. • Awarded to: Flat Earth Archeology LLC (single‑vendor award).