Rodeo Chediski Arch Survey

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 127EAU26Q0030. It modifies the solicitation with an effective date of 02/25/2026.

• Item 11 indicates this amendment applies only to amendments of solicitations.

• The period of performance is stated as 04/03/2026 to 10/02/2026.

• The amendment does not explicitly state if proposal deadlines or requirements were modified, but it does provide instructions for acknowledging receipt of the amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Rodeo Chediski Reforestation Survey" for the Tonto National Forest, Payson - Pleasant Valley Ranger District, dated 04/28/2025. It serves as a visual aid for potential reforestation activities.

• The map displays topographical features, including contour lines, roads (indicated by "4WD"), water bodies (tanks and lakes), and canyons.
• It delineates "Project Units" and "Recreation Sites" with distinct boundaries and color-coding.
• A small inset map shows the general location of the project area within Arizona.
• Scale is provided in both miles and meters (1:37,000 scale).
• USGS Quads and datum information are included.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical context and specific areas of interest for the reforestation survey. It visually defines the project boundaries and highlights relevant features, aiding in the assessment of the scope and potential challenges of the work.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items, specifically requesting services related to an archaeological survey and data entry. The acquisition is being conducted by the USDA Forest Service, CSA Southwest.

• Item 0001: Archaeological Survey of 2747 Acres

• Item 0002: NRM Data Entry

• The period of performance is from March 23, 2026, to September 22, 2026.

• The delivery date is September 22, 2026.

• This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• The offer due date is March 13, 2026, at 1700 PT.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 are incorporated by reference and attached.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541720, with a size standard of $28.

• The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation number is 127EAU26Q0030.

• The issuing office is USDA Forest Service, CSA Southwest, Albuquerque, NM.

• Payment will be made by USDA Forest Service, CSA Southwest.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To conduct intensive archaeological pedestrian surveys and cultural resource assessments within the Rodeo-Chediski Fire perimeter on the Tonto National Forest, specifically in the Canyon Creek and Valentine Canyon areas.

• Conduct intensive pedestrian cultural resource surveys of approximately 2,747 acres.

• Assess National Register eligibility for all identified cultural resource sites.

• Record all previously identified (11 sites) and newly identified archaeological sites and isolated occurrences (estimated up to 20 new sites).

• Complete appropriate Tonto National Forest site forms and include National Register eligibility determinations and fire sensitivity assessments.

• Produce a Section 106 compliance report meeting contract specifications and USDA Forest Service Region 3 Cultural Resources Handbook standards.

• Complete data entry using the USFS Heritage Mobile Application.

• The contract period shall begin no later than June 1, 2025.

• Survey Field Work and Site Recordings: By November 3, 2025.

• Draft Report Completion: By December 19, 2025.

• Final Report and Deliverables: By February 13, 2026.

• Project Location: Approximately 40 miles northeast of Payson, AZ.

• Survey velocity not to exceed 30 acres per person per eight hours.

• 100% intensive pedestrian survey with transects spaced no more than 15 meters apart.

• Acceptable Quality Level: 100% compliance with USDA Forest Service National Heritage Program Management Handbook and Region 3 Cultural Resources Handbook.

• Familiarity with the general prehistory and history of Tonto National Forest and Central Arizona.

• Compliance with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regulations.

• Contractor must possess a current permit for cultural resource investigations on the TNF.

• Personnel qualifications include academic education and specialized experience in archaeology, particularly in the Southwest and Central Arizona.

• Strict adherence to site confidentiality requirements.

• No posting of cultural resource information to social media without written permission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2-Schedule of Items.xlsx", provides the schedule of items for the "Rodeo Chediski Reforestation Heritage Survey" project. It is intended to be used for the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and for contractors to provide pricing. The "Instructions" sheet clarifies that the IGE must be an independent estimate, not a contractor quote, and should mirror the detail level requested from contractors. The IGE is used to determine the estimated value and procurement thresholds, and later to evaluate price reasonableness.

• Project Title: Rodeo Chediski Reforestation Heritage Survey
• Period of Performance: 02/09/2026 - 08/24/2026
• Items:
  • 0001: Cultural Resources Inventory and Evaluation (acres, 2747 est. qty)
  • 0002: NRM Data Entry (EA, 28 est. qty)
• Pricing: Unit Price and Total Price are currently listed as $0 for all items.
• Contract Type: Award anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.

Bidders should use this schedule to understand the specific items and estimated quantities the government is procuring for the reforestation survey. They will need to provide unit pricing for each item, which will form the basis of their proposal. The "Instructions" sheet also guides bidders on the expected level of detail for their pricing and the government's use of this information for estimate and evaluation purposes.