The Coconino National Forest seeks a contractor to perform a geophysical survey using GPR to identify subsurface disturbances and anomalies on the forest land. The base unit is 2 acres, with options for two additional 3-acre units. Fieldwork should be initiated in 2026 and completed by June 15, 2027. Reports must meet professional standards (ASTM ****) and include geospatial data. All data is the property of the U. S. government.
Draft reports must be submitted no later than 90 days after completion of fieldwork in the units. Draft reports for each unit or combined units as described in table 1 will be submitted electronically to the cor and district forest archaeologist no later than 90 days after completion of fieldwork in the units.
Payments follow contractor invoicing after specific phases are completed, such as completion of fieldwork and acceptance of work by the COR. generally, these payments will follow contractor invoicing after specific phases of the project are completed, such as: o completion of remote sensing geophysical survey fieldwork by unit or groups of units and upon acceptance of work by cor.
Personnel must be qualified and trained in the operation of GPR equipment and the interpretation of GPR data. personnel performing the survey must be qualified and trained in the operation of gpr equipment and the interpretation of gpr data.
The COR, technical specialist, or a designated Coconino National Forest archaeologist will conduct routine inspections through field visits, virtual meetings, email checkins, and/or review of project deliverables. the cor, technical specialist, or a designated coconino national forest archaeologist will conduct routine inspections through field visits, virtual meetings, email checkins, and/or review of project deliverables to ensure that work is proceeding satisfactorily within the timeframe.
Poor writing, organization, production, etc. , are grounds for rejection of the report. poor writing, organization, production, etc. are grounds for rejection of the report.