DCR 973 Cultural Resource Management Services

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Contracts Unit (DCRCU) is soliciting proposals (RFP #BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-123056) for Cultural Resource Management Services (DCR 973). The primary purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain qualified contractor(s) to provide a range of cultural resource management services, likely encompassing identification, evaluation, documentation, and treatment of historic and archaeological resources located on DCR properties throughout Massachusetts. The scope of work will likely involve tasks such as conducting archaeological surveys, preparing National Register of Historic Places nominations, developing historic preservation plans, and providing technical assistance related to cultural resource management. Specific requirements and deliverables will be detailed in the attached "DCR 973_Cultural Resource Management_RFR_AMEND_FINAL_12.4.25.docx" document. Key requirements likely include: * Demonstrated experience and expertise in cultural resource management principles and practices. * Compliance with relevant federal and state regulations, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. * Qualified personnel meeting professional standards for archaeology and historic preservation. * Adherence to DCR's policies and procedures. * Submission of a comprehensive proposal including a detailed work plan, budget, and qualifications of the proposed team, see "DCR 973_Insert Vendor Name_Bidder Response Form.docx". Bidders should carefully review all attachments including the evaluation criteria, "DCR 973_Cultural Resource_Management_Evaluation_Criteria.docx" and the Vendor name documents "DCR 973_Vendor_Name_PPD.pdf", "DCR 973_Vendor_Name_EPP.xlsx", and "DCR 973_Vendor_Name_Business_References.docx". The official RFP documents and related information are available at the provided source URL: [https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-123056&external=true&parentUrl=close](https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-123056&external=true&parentUrl=close). Contact Ashish Patel at jeffrey.harris@mass.gov or 617-851-2241 for questions.