RFP - 4371 - RFP 4371 - Archaeological Monitoring Services

The City of Midland is seeking proposals from competent service providers to assist with archaeological monitoring services under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.  Project involves services for up to 15 properties that were damaged by freshwater flooding in May 2020. The purpose of this RFP is to select and contract with a licensed archaeological monitor that can provide the necessary on-site monitoring services for properties that will be acquired, structures removed, and sites restored using funds provided by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Property demolition and site restoration will occur in phases with the first demolition anticipated to occur as soon as 30 days after award of this contract and all demolition and site restoration completed by January 5, 2025, the end of the grant period.

Proposers must be a Qualified Professional Archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology and have demonstrated experience or training in dealing with human remains and with assessing soil conditions and features commonly associated with human burials in the State of Michigan. Proposers must also possess insurance coverages acceptable to City as defined herein.