Archaeologist for Madison County Courthouse Project

Archaeologist for Madison County Courthouse Project

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Archaeologist to support the Courthouse Project as part of our Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local archaeological and cultural resource regulations throughout the courthouse's planning and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct archaeological surveys and assessments of the project site

Prepare and submit all necessary archaeological documentation and reports

Advise on regulatory compliance and mitigation measures

Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Monitor construction activities to ensure preservation of significant archaeological resources

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with public infrastructure or government projects

Demonstrated experience with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and state/local cultural resource laws

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Proposal Submission:
Interested applicants should submit a detailed proposal including:

Statement of qualifications and relevant experience

Resumes of key personnel

Project approach and methodology

References from similar projects

Proposed budget and timeline

For additional information or specifications, contact:

Pat Jacobs

Architecture Trio

317-418-6933

Sealed bids must be received no later than June 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm and clearly marked “ Archaeologist for Madison County Courthouse Project” Bids will be accepted at the Madison County Commissioners’ Office, PO Box 278, 111 E. Wallace, Virginia City, Montana 59755, until 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read publicly on Monday, June 15, 2026, during the Madison County Commission Discussion Meeting.

Madison County reserves the right, in accordance with Montana Code Annotated §18-4-307, to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed in the county's best interest.

Dated this 26 ^th day of May, 2026. Authorized and issued by the Madison County Board of Commissioners.