Archeological Documentation Services. The Engineer shall provide archeological studies and documentation. All archeological studies must be sufficient to satisfy the current TxDOT Archeological Sites and Cemeteries Toolkit. An archeological background study must be performed prior to field work. If the Engineer was provided with a background study by the State, a new background study is not required. The Engineer shall provide archeological resource identification, evaluation, and documentation services. In compliance with TxDOT’s Environmental Compliance Toolkits, the Engineer shall provide the following archeological services/deliverables:
a. Archeological background study
b. Archeological reconnaissance survey
c. Archeological intensive survey An archeological survey (reconnaissance or intensive) must be sufficient to satisfy state and federal regulations. The applicable archeological survey must be determined at the task order level. The Engineer shall contact Owner for approval prior to starting field and survey work. ENV-ARCH will verify that approved methods and appropriately permitted and experienced staff will be used.
