This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Portland, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Portland has received a Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Grant from the General Land Office for a drainage improvements project. The City of Portland is seeking to enter into a professional services contract with a qualified archaeological assessment firm to assess the project area and conduct a survey if required. Consultation with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has indicated that the proposed site for CDBG improvements is located in an area that will require an archeological survey that meets minimum standards posted at the THC website. THC Correspondence indicating scope of work that should be included in the survey and report is included as a part of this packet. Please see attached map and letters from the Texas Historical Commission. The proposed scope of work will be in cooperation with the City of Portland and the Texas Historical Commission to implement an archaeological survey for the project site. The work consists of preparing and submitting the survey and associated report to all relevant agencies. The City anticipates hiring a firm for this work in early July. Work must begin within 10 calendar days from the notice to commence work. All requests for clarification (questions & inquires) regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing via email to kevin.pell@grantworks.net no later than noon CST on Monday, June 27th, 2022. The City shall review all material submitted, and if required, schedule interviews with prospective firms in order to select the most qualified firm. The selected firm will sign a contract with terms and conditions that include requirements of the funding agency. City of Portland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the rights to reject any and all proposals and to waive formalities in our selection. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. Adherence to the City of Portland Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.