BLM Brewery Creek/Ward Gulch Cultural Survey

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this solicitation for a cultural survey at Brewery Creek/Ward Gulch. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that cultural resources are properly identified, evaluated, and reported prior to any proposed actions that might affect their integrity or condition. The BLM aims to provide guidance to cultural resource specialists and project proponents regarding legal and regulatory requirements for archaeological investigations. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive cultural resource inventory, which includes: 1. Identifying all cultural resource sites within the Area of Potential Effects (APE). 2. Conducting Class I, Class II, and Class III inventories as required. 3. Preparing detailed reports on findings, including negative and positive findings with respect to cultural resources. 4. Developing treatment/mitigation plans for any identified historic properties that may be adversely affected by proposed projects. 5. Ensuring compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. 6. Submitting annual permit reports to the State Office and maintaining communication with the BLM regarding fieldwork authorizations. Period of Performance The period of performance will span multiple months, as determined by the scope of work outlined in the permit application process. Place of Performance The work will be conducted in the Brewery Creek/Ward Gulch area, specific geographic locations within Colorado.