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ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines [As Amended and Annotated]

City of Caldwell, City of Caldwell, ID·City
Reported: National Park Service

Summary

This document outlines the minimum professional qualifications required for individuals working in archeology and historic preservation, as defined by the National Park Service and published in the Code of Federal Regulations. It details specific educational and experience requirements for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, and Historic Architecture professionals.

Section 4.2 — Scope of Services and Deliverables

The selected vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the services described herein. Work shall commence within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the project schedule attached as Exhibit B.

Proposals must include a detailed implementation timeline, staffing plan with key personnel qualifications, and three (3) references from comparable government engagements completed within the past five years. Evaluation will be based on technical approach (40%), experience and qualifications (30%), cost proposal (20%), and small business participation plan (10%).

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