Environmental and Cultural Resource Compliance Monitoring

This contract requires the provision of on-site environmental and cultural resource compliance monitoring to safeguard cultural and archaeological resources from potential disturbance during project activities. The contractor must implement proactive measures to detect and prevent harm to protected sites, ensuring adherence to federal preservation standards. In the event that cultural or archaeological resources are uncovered, the contractor is obligated to immediately cease work in the affected area and coordinate directly with appropriate federal, state, or tribal authorities to manage the discovery in accordance with established protocols. The contract is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, and it is classified under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. It is sponsored by the Montana State Office of the Department of the Interior and requires full compliance with federal regulations governing cultural resource protection. Proposals must be submitted by July 13, 2026, and performance will occur at an undetermined location within Montana, with work expected to span the duration of the associated project lifecycle. The contractor must demonstrate capacity for rapid response, regulatory knowledge, and proven experience in cultural resource monitoring and interagency coordination.