Request for Proposals for Statewide Archeological General Services

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Environmental Affairs Division is seeking proposals for five indefinite delivery contracts focused on archaeological general services across Texas. These contracts are designed to support transportation projects by providing a range of archaeological services in compliance with federal and state statutes, including requirements outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Historical Commission and a Programmatic Agreement involving the Federal Highway Administration, the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The scope of services encompasses activities such as obtaining antiquities permits, conducting test excavations, data recovery efforts, cemetery investigations, burial exhumations, defining analytical units, developing research designs, preparing digital records, curation, and comprehensive reporting. The contracts are expected to be valued between five and ten million dollars, with a response deadline set for August 8, 2025. The solicitation, titled "Request for Proposals for Statewide Archeological General Services," is open to qualified organizations under NAICS code 561599. Interested parties can contact Patricia Matull via email or phone for further information. The awarded contracts will enable TxDOT to efficiently fulfill archaeological requirements necessary for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with preservation laws and facilitating responsible management of archaeological resources throughout the state.