7.1. SR 05-16-2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Request for Proposals For Archaeological Excavations of Two Sites in City of Elk River Time Period: Deadline for proposals: April 22, 2005 Deadline for final report: January 15,2006 Budget: Not to exceed $30,153 depending on grant award amount. The project is proposed to be funded by an $14,800 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant (pending) from the Minnesota Historical Society and a $5,000 cash match from the City of Elk River. The funds available for payment for consultant services totals $19,800. The balance of the project budget consists of donated and in-kind services provided by the City and the Heritage Preservation Commission. The National Park Service, u.S. Department ofthe Interior, appropriates the federal funds to the Minnesota Historical Society. Professional Qualifications Standards: The project must be under the direction of personnel who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards for archaeologists. A professional archaeologist qualified in prehistoric and historic archaeology shall supervise all fieldwork. Summary: One of the project objectives is to excavate a known site (21SH0051) in Elk River's historic milling district with public participation on two three-day digs. These digs will be scheduled over subsequent weekends to allow maximum public participation. This excavation should determine the extent, chronology, and function of existing structures. Another objective is the excavation of a potential aceramic site, with a goal of determining site chronology and boundaries. Both sites shall be evaluated for National Register eligibility. The contractor selected will also be required to conduct a Phase I Archaeological Survey for a riverbank restoration project near 21 SH0051 and provide trained personnel to observe grading work associated with this project for one or two days. Expected Products: The project will result in a final report, supporting materials, and presentations to the Elk River Historic Preservation Commission, City Council, and Sherburne County Historic Society. The final report will place the archaeological resources into local and statewide historical contexts. The contractor must also submit black/white photographs and color slides, sketch maps, research files, and a map of the City of Elk River showing the excavated areas. Developing of film ~s the responsibility of the contractor. The data collected will be indexed and placed in the care of the Minnesota Historical Society. A major goal ofthe work is to provide an opportunity for public participation in an active investigation, and the contractor must develop an excavation plan for 21 SH0051 that allows for sustentative hands-on public participation. The contractor must provide adequate staffing to ensure that the public are properly engaged, instructed and supervised.