Submit offer by email to gus.altschuler@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Gus Altschuler.

Address questions about this solicitation to Gus Altschuler at gus.altschuler@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted by December 29th, 2023 at 5pm MT.

A 5-phase Class I records search and Class III cultural resources survey is required in the following areas:

• Phase 1, North Payson 4977 acres


• Phase 2, Star Valley 2768 acres


• Phase 3, Southeast Payson 3466 acres


• Phase 4, South Payson Phase 2 3569 acres.


• Road inventory. 115 acres.

A report summarizing the findings and National Register of Historic Places determinations will be completed for each phase individually.

Access to the individual project areas will likely using existing Forest Roads. Some roads will be rugged and will likely require high clearance vehicles at the very least. Having access to a 4-wheel drive vehicle is advisable. The forest would provide keys and/or numbers to locks on gates, when feasible. Potential cultural context includes possible Paleo, Archaic, Central Arizona Tradition, Hohokam, Anchan, Mogollon, Salado, Protohistoric (particularly Apachean), and Historic (e.g. homesteading/ranching, mining, CCC).

The 4 project areas and roads are located around the City of Payson, AZ in the Tonto NF.

• Phase 1 Heritage need report by Dec 31, 2023, North Payson 4,977 acres


• Phase 2 Heritage need report by June 15, 2024, Star Valley 2,768 acres


• Phase 3 Heritage need report by December 31, 2024, Southeast Payson 3,466 acres


• Phase 4 Heritage need report by June 15, 2025, South Payson Phase 2 3,569 acres.


• Road inventory date to be accomplished will be determined during contract initiation meeting. 115 acres.

Specific start and completion dates per phase maybe adjusted after the contract is awarded.