CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY OF THE NRCS ROCK CREEK SITES #10 AND #12 DAM REHABILITATION, MURRAY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA

This contract involves conducting an extensive pedestrian cultural resources inventory within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) covering approximately 165 acres in Murray County, Oklahoma, specifically focusing on the Rock Creek watershed. The primary objective is to identify historic properties that could be impacted by the rehabilitation of two floodwater control dams, designated as Sites #10 and #12. The work includes performing shovel-testing and comprehensive literature and historical research utilizing existing archaeological records and historic resources to assess potential impacts on cultural resources. The project emphasizes the importance of small business participation, encouraging large businesses to submit proposals only if small business competition is insufficient or if pricing is deemed not fair and reasonable. The contract is issued under a total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) under NAICS code 541620, managed by the Department of Agriculture’s FPAC Business Center Acquisition Division in Washington, D.C., with the work to be performed in Sulphur, Oklahoma. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2025, with a response deadline of September 2, 2025. Key contacts include Greg Florey and Kristina Baker, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. The project aims to ensure that cultural resources are properly identified and considered during the dam rehabilitation process to prevent adverse effects on historic properties.