CITY OF SPOKANE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR Archaeological Services The City of Spokane Department of Engineering Services is soliciting interest from consulting firms with expertise in Archaeological and Preservation Services to provide Cultural and Historic Resources Studies in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP). The successful applicant shall meet qualification standards as established by the Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work performed by the Consultant will consist of various projects, yet to be determined, on an on-call basis over a two (2) year period of time beginning October 31, 2013. In addition, there will be an option for a third year based on mutual consent. Estimated individual project fees are expected to range from $4,000 to $10,000 and shall be negotiated for each project, with most projects expected to be in the lower end of the range. Total expenditures over the two or three year life shall not exceed $250,000. The successful consultant shall be prepared to provide documented expertise in the following areas: •Cultural and Historic Resources Study Reports oConduct records searches oSurvey the project APE by walking the area and documenting cultural resources oExcavate shovel tests oDocument cultural resources through the completion of the appropriate state cultural resource forms, field notes, and photography oPrepare a professional report of findings to satisfy cultural resources identification requirements oProvide information for designing mitigation measures if cultural areas are anticipated to be affected •Personnel to assist with the project design to avoid affecting cultural areas, as necessary •Work closely with Spokane Tribal members as coordinated by the City of Spokane Project Manager Contact Engineering Services at (509) 625-6700, for a copy of the complete Request for Qualifications. SUBMITTAL The submittal should document the consultant's expertise and experience in the above areas including project lists, resumes, and other relevant information. Submittals should include the following information: firm name, phone and fax numbers; name of principal-in-charge and project manager(s) for various areas of work itemized above; and number of employees anticipated to conduct the work. Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria and weighed as noted: •Qualifications of key personnel 20% •Expertise and approach to the tasks as described above 20% •Ability and commitment to respond to work request above, including experience with the City of Spokane 15% •Familiarity with the permitting process through DAHP 15% •Past performance and ability to work with the City of Spokane, other government agencies, and Tribal interests in a cultural sensitive area 25% •Any other information having a bearing on the decision to award the contract 5% Submittal shall be limited to five (5) pages, excluding project lists and resumes. The City of Spokane recognizes there is a need to provide the maximum practicable opportunity for increased participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBEs and WBEs). The City therefore establishes the following laudatory goals for this contract: MBE6% WBE3% or a combined total of9% Selection of the successful applicant will not be based on meeting these laudatory goals. Please submit six (6) copies of your Statement of Qualifications to the Purchasing Department, Fourth Floor City Hall, 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99201-3316, by August 19, 2013 , no later than 1:00 P.M. The submittal shall be clearly labeled "Proposal for Archaeological Services" on the outside of the submittal package. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time and shall be returned unopened to the respondent. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Gary Nelson at (509) 625-6700. SR26433
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