U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, P. O. BOX 1229, GALVESTON TEXAS 77553-1229

B -- HISTORIC PROPERTIES INVESTIGATIONS AS NEEDED FOR THE U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, GALVESTON, TEXAS AND LOUISIANA. SOL DACW64-96-R-0014 DUE 112196 POC Purchasing Agent Sharon Lamkins (409) 766-3846 (Site Code DACW64) The proposed indefinite task order contract is to assist the Galveston District, Corps of Engineers (COE) in furthering cultural resource investigations conducted in conjunction with COE planning, construction, operations and maintenance projects within the boundaries of the Galveston District, Texas and Lousiana. This procurement is intended to result in the award of two indefinite task order contracts, each for a period of one year with options to extend for four additional one-year periods. The contractors are to furnish all personnel, facilities, plant, equipment, materials, supplies, and services necessary to conduct any studies and investigations and to prepare and provide any report as specified in the contract. Services to be ordered include: 1) archival and historical research; 2) reconnaissance and intensive survey; 3) National Register eligibility testing and data recovery; 4) marine magnetometer survey, under water testing and data recovery; 5) HABS/HAER evaluations and recordations; 6) special studies; 7) laboratory analyses; 8) technical reports; and 9) National Register nomination forms. All work and services ordered under these contracts shall be completed by the contractors within the time negotiated and specified in each fixed-price task order. Evaluation criteria and their relative importance are contained in the Request for Proposals. Qualified firms interested in receiving the RFP should respond with a letter of interest to Galveston District, Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1229, Galveston, Texas 77553. Projected date for mailing the RFP is October 15, 1996. Solicitations to be received on or about November 18, 1996. (0254)

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