STATEWIDE CULTURAL RESOURCE SERVICES

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking expressions of
interest from consulting firms to provide statewide cultural resource
services that are related to transportation projects.  These services
include, but are not limited to: 1) conducting surveys to identify
buildings, structures, districts, objects, and sites potentially eligible
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; 2) preparing
treatment plans for significant resources affected by transportation
projects; and 3) implementing treatment actions as determined by VDOT.

In addition to the foregoing, firms will need to have the capacity: to use
computerized drafting systems compatible with the Department's automated
design and drafting systems (AASHTO Igrds and Microstation) to plot located
identified cultural resources; to conduct geomorphology/soils analyses as
may be needed for the identification of buried archaeological sites; to have
the ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other digital
technology to develop survey strategies and methodologies in order to reduce
areas of potential study; capability to conduct remote sensing; and
experience producing innovative public educational outreach as related to
cultural resources.  All services must be performed in accordance with VDOT
guidelines; all appropriate federal and state laws and regulations, and of
sufficient quality to obtain approvals from all applicable federal and state
regulatory agencies.

This contract will have a maximum compensation of $3,000,000.00 or a term of
three (3) years, whichever occurs first.  The method of payment will be
actual costs for each assignment based on fixed billable rates.  During the
course of this contract, work will be solicited only as the need arises.
For any given project, VDOT will provide a scope and request a detailed work
plan and schedule of compensation to be submitted by the consultant for
review, negotiation of the level of effort, and approval before work can
begin.  It is anticipated that this contract will involve numerous projects,
but VDOT cannot predict nor guarantee the timing, complexity, or number of
projects assigned. The Department reserves the right to modify or eliminate,
in whole or in part, any of the requested services.

Responding firms must obtain a copy of the complete Request for Proposal
(RFP) for requirements.  The RFP may be downloaded from the VDOT Internet
site: www.vdot.state.va.us/OpNet.  For persons with a hearing impairment,
this number can be reached via the Virginia relay center (1-800-828-1120).
To receive the RFP by mail or fax, firms may contact VDOT Environmental
Division at (804) 371-6747.  Submissions must be received no later than 4:00
p.m. (EST) Thursday, September 27, 2001.


Submitted by:   Mark Wittkofski
                Consultant Procurement Section
                Virginia Department of Transportation
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