Archaeological Geophysical Survey

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is soliciting proposals from qualified archaeological consulting firms to perform a non-invasive geophysical survey at Great Council State Park, a site of historical significance related to the Shawnee settlement. The project requires employing advanced technologies such as LIDAR and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to identify and document potential archaeological features without disturbing the site. The selected contractor will be responsible for completing fieldwork within 60 calendar days of contract execution and delivering a comprehensive final report within 45 days thereafter. This report must include findings, interpreted geophysical data, detailed mapping, and recommendations for further archaeological investigation. The contract period extends through June 30, 2026, and the work will be performed within the state of Ohio under the management of the ODNR Office of Real Estate. The contract is structured under ODNR’s standard non-federal funds services agreement template, defining the contractor as an independent entity responsible for meeting the agreed scope of work and compliance obligations. Payment terms, invoicing procedures, and termination rights for cause or convenience are specified, with compensations contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. The contract mandates strict adherence to state IT security and data privacy policies, including compliance with NIST 800-53 or ISO 27001 standards, as well as federal regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, and IRS Publication 1075 where applicable. Security protocols extend to personnel background checks for access to sensitive data, confidentiality agreements, and restrictions on the use of state information in generative AI tools. Contractors must provide timely reporting of security incidents and are subject to audits and oversight to ensure data protection. Subcontracting is permitted with state approval, and all contract data must be returned or securely destroyed at contract completion. While no pricing details or evaluation criteria are explicitly provided, the contracting process emphasizes compliance, security, and thorough documentation in the delivery of specialized archaeological survey services.