Bid guide
How to bid on Cultural Resources Inventory and Recordation Services for NRCS-New Mexico
What the agency is buying
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the Department of Agriculture is seeking a contractor to perform intensive pedestrian cultural resource surveys. This work is for four conservation projects covering a total of 2,647 acres.
The project areas are located on private and New Mexico State Trust lands across De Baca, Guadalupe, San Miguel, and Torrance Counties. The purpose is to identify historic properties that could be affected by proposed conservation practices, which receive federal funding and are subject to review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting proposals is August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
If you have questions, they must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by August 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. No questions will be answered after this date.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in cultural resource management, archaeological surveys, and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Experience with projects on private and state trust lands in New Mexico is relevant.
The work involves intensive pedestrian surveys, so contractors should have the capacity and expertise to conduct such fieldwork across varying terrain and property types.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though for some bids this is not required. Once you have reviewed the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, prepare your proposal according to the instructions provided within them. Remember to submit any questions by the August 3, 2026 deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all attached project maps and detailed scope descriptions to ensure your proposal fully addresses the specific requirements for each of the four project areas. Highlight your firm's experience with similar cultural resource inventories, especially those involving Section 106 compliance and work on diverse land ownership types.
Clearly outline your methodology for conducting intensive pedestrian surveys, including your approach to identifying and recording historic properties. Emphasize your team's qualifications and any specific expertise relevant to the geology or cultural history of De Baca, Guadalupe, San Miguel, and Torrance Counties in New Mexico.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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