Historic Site Recordation and National Register Eligibility Study

The contract requires comprehensive historical research and architectural documentation for the Rabbit Ears Manganese Mine Site, with the ultimate goal of determining its eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The work involves detailed investigation into the site’s industrial past, structural remnants, cultural significance, and contextual ties to regional mining history, all of which must be rigorously documented to meet federal preservation standards. The deliverables will include a formal determination report that synthesizes findings and justifies the site’s historical importance based on established criteria. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls under architectural and engineering activities, and is managed by the USDA Forest Service’s Intermountain Region. The performance location is specified as Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a zip code of 80487, though the full address is not provided. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, and responses are due by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 PM. No set-aside status or point of contact information is listed, and the contract is not publicly accessible via a direct link beyond the SAM.gov reference.