The contractor shall conduct a survey which includes a marine geophysical survey of all submerged bottomlands within designated boundary. Survey should include 15.24 m (50 ft) lane spacing deploying a side scan sonar and marine magnetometer and a refinement survey of up to 10 targets encountered during the survey and not yet listed with VCRIS. A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Qualified contractors shall include marine survey technicians with a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing underwater archaeological surveys and who meet, or exceed, Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology as outlined by the United States Secretary Of the Interior. Additionally, the contractor should have previous experience working in the waters of Virginia. Experience within the York River and the submerged landscape at Yorktown is and preferred. 2. Contractor is expected to supply all survey materials, vessels, and instruments and is responsible for all costs associated with the completion of fieldwork. The Contractor shall adhere to the laws, ordinances, and statutes pertaining to the services requested herein and shall acquire any licenses, permits, or permissions required to undertake the survey. DHR will pay a firm fixed price for the entire project to be determined by competitive bidding. 3. Contractor shall operate in a safe manner and follow all relevant safety rules.
