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R -- ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY/EXCAVATION AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN THE CHICAGO AREA SOL DACW23-96-R-0017 DUE 061996 POC Contact Mark J. DiQuarto 309/794/5239 or Donald Grskovich, 312/353-6400 X1700 This procurement consists of Archaeological Survey/Excavation and Historical Research for various projects in the Chicago area. The technical point of contact is Keith Ryder 312/353/6400 X2020. This will be negotiated Indefinite Delivery OrderType contract which may involve Phase I Archaeological Surveys, Phase II Archaeological Surveys, Phase III Archaeological Excavations (Data Recovery or Mitigation), Underwater Archaeology, Historical Research, National Register Determinations andHABS/HAER Documentation as required for Section 106 compliance on projects within the Chicago District. The contract period will be for one year with four one year options. The contract is limited to $200,000.00 per year. Evaluation factors include1(Technical Expertise and Personnel: a. Technical Expertise, b. Personnel, c. Principal Investigator, d. Assistant Principal Investigator, e. Archaeologist, f. Consultants or Subcontractors, g. Excavator/Surveyor/Lab; 2) Geographical Area; 3)Price and 4) Location. The Contractor will be guaranteed $4,000.00 minimum under the first contract year and $2,000.00 under each option year if options are exercised. Consideration will be limited to offerors maintaining principal offices inIllinois, Indiana, Wisconsin or Michigan. Offerors must have demonstrated expertise in Midwestern Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology. The SIC code for this solicitation is 8712. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside, see Note 1.(0121)

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