Cultural Resources Field Survey and Subsurface Testing

The contract calls for the execution of a cultural resources field survey and subsurface testing aimed at identifying and documenting potential archaeological resources within areas designated as high and medium probability for cultural heritage significance. The work will involve pedestrian survey methods to visually inspect and record surface artifacts and features, followed by subsurface testing using shovel tests and augers to probe beneath the ground surface and assess soil stratigraphy. All artifact recovery will be conducted with precision and documented thoroughly to ensure compliance with cultural resource preservation standards, and soil layers will be recorded to understand site formation processes and contextual integrity. The project is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541620, which categorizes it within architectural and engineering activities related to cultural resource management. It is solicited by the St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and the work is expected to be performed in areas within the state where archaeological sensitivity is confirmed or suspected. While specific location details are not provided, the scope is clearly tied to land areas managed by the district that require cultural resource assessments prior to any ground-disturbing activities. All fieldwork must adhere to professional standards for documentation, recovery, and stratigraphic analysis to support regulatory compliance and heritage resource protection.