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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 5, 2003 Action Agenda Item No. ~' SUBJECT: Contract with Legacy Research Associates, Inc. for a Cultural and Archaeological Survey of the Northern Human Services Center Park Property DEPARTMENT: ERCD, Purchasing PUBLIC HEARING.: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Request for Proposals Consultant Proposal INFORMATION CONTACT: David Stancil, ext 2590 Pam Jones, ext 2650 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider awarding a contract to Legacy Research Associates, Inc. for a survey of cultural and archaeological resources on the 61-acre property acquired by Orange County for expanding the park facilities at the Northern Human Services Center. BACKGROUND: Orange County is seeking a qualified and experienced firm to conduct a survey of cultural and archaeological resources on the property planned for the proposed park facilities expansion located adjacent to the Northern Human Services Center. The information will be used for siding park facilities and for identifyirig areas of historic and cultural interest for interpretation. l"he expanded development of this 61-acre park and community center complex will be guided with assistance from a Northern Human Services Center Park Master Plan Work Group to be convened this fall. The survey will be comprised of the following principal components: (a) background research, (b) a surface and subsurface investigation of the areas proposed for construction, (c) a limited field reconnaissance of the entire property, and (d) a reporting of results. An interim report will be provided to staff and the park Master Plan Work Group. A final report will be submitted to Orange County by mid December 2003. Orange County received three proposals in response to a September 8 request for proposals (RFP). After a thorough evaluation of the proposals and consultation with the Purchasing Department, ERCD recommends awarding the contract to Legacy Research Associates, Inc. This firm's excellent proposal, high level of experience, familiarity with the region, previous work for Orange County, and anticipated cost of services make them the first choice. Amore detailed evaluation of the proposals is available from ERCD. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The projected cost of the survey is $10,381.76. Funding exists in the current budget via appropriation from November 2001 bonds for this project.