For Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project

Location:	Missouri
Posted:	May 1, 2026
Due:	Jun 1, 2026
Agency:	City of Joplin
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No:	2026-RFP-22
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City of Joplin, Missouri

Request for Proposals

#2026-RFP-22

For

Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project

City of Joplin, MO

Planning, Zoning and Neighborhood Services

602 S. Main Street 64801

(417) 624-0820 Ext. 1539

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bid proposals until Monday, June 01, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

as set forth in the bid packet to PROCURE the following service:

Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project

The RFP is available from Paul Bloomberg, Parks and Recreation by calling 417-624-0820

ext. 1504 or by emailing pbloombe@joplinmo.org. Any bids received after the specified

deadline will not be considered.

The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later

date. The City may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from

specifications and make awards that are in the best interests of the City. The City will have

final decision in all matters regarding acceptance of bids and issuance of awards.

The City encourages minority and female-owned businesses to submit bids on all City

purchases.

Paul Bloomberg

Parks & Recreation Director

Publication Date: Friday, May 01 , 2026

I. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:

Invitation

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received before 2:00 p.m. CDT

on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Finance Department at Joplin City Hall, 602 S.

Main Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801 for the Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08

Joplin RTP Project.

Project Description

The City of Joplin, Missouri is seeking written proposals from qualified

firms/providers to conduct a phase I cultural resource survey (CRS) with shovel

testing.

The Consultant shall conduct a Phase I Cultural Resource Survey (CRS) for the

Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project, located in Jasper and

Newton Counties, Missouri, to identify archaeological resources within the defined

Area of Potential Effect (APE) and support compliance with Section 106 of the

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the Missouri State Historic

Preservation Office (SHPO) Guidelines for Phase I Archaeological Surveys and

Reports.

Shovel testing will be performed in specific locations corresponding with ground

disturbance locations for the project. In total, there are 80 locations as shown in

Attachment A. Precise geocoded locations will be provided to proposal accepted.

RFP Timeline

Date of Issuance: Friday, May 01, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submittal: 2:00 PM, Monday, June 01, 2026

Submit Proposal to: City of Joplin

Sealed Proposal: #2026-RFP-22

Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project

Parks and Recreation

3301 W 1st Street

Joplin, MO 64801

Point of Contact: Paul Bloomberg, Parks and Recreation Director

Parks Department: Email: pbloombe@joplinmo.org Phone: (417) 624-0820 Ext.

1504 Fax: (417) 625-4738

Respondents shall restrict all contact with the City and direct all questions

regarding this RFP, including questions regarding terms and conditions and

technical specifications, to the Point of Contact.

II. FORMAT FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

General Instructions

Qualifications shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a

straightforward, concise description of the Respondent’s ability to meet the

requirements of this RFP. Emphasis shall be on the quality, completeness, clarity

of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an understanding of the City’s

needs.

The City will not compensate Respondents for any expenses incurred in Response

preparation of for any presentation that may be made, unless agreed to in writing

in advance or required by law. Respondents submit the Responses at their own

risk and expense.

Responses that are qualified with conditional clauses, alterations, items not called

for in the RFP documents, or irregularities of any kind are subject to rejection by

the City, at its option.

The City makes no representation of any kind that an award will be made as a

result of this RFP or subsequent interview or recommendation. The City reserves

the right to accept or reject any or all Responses, waive any formalities or minor

technical inconsistencies, or delete any item/requirements from this RFP when

deemed to be in the City’s best interest.

Responses shall consist of answers to the questions asked in the RFP. It is not

necessary to repeat the question in the Responses; however, it is essential to

reference the question number with the corresponding answer.

Failure to comply with requirements contained in this RFP may result in the

rejection of the Responses.

III. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Proposal

In order to facilitate the analysis of responses to this RFP, Consultants are

required to prepare their proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined

in this section. Consultants whose proposals deviate from these instructions may

be considered non responsive and may be disqualified at the discretion of the City

of Joplin.

Proposals shall be prepared as simply as possible and provide a straightforward,

concise description of the Consultant’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of

the RFP. Expensive bindings, color displays, promotional materials, etc., are not

necessary or desired. Emphasis shall be concentrated on accuracy, completeness,

and clarity of content.

A. Each of the seven (7) sections listed below shall be tabbed and labeled.

B. Each page shall be numbered on the bottom right hand corner.

C. Submit one (1) original proposal and five (5) copies.

D. The proposal shall be organized as follows:

Proposed

Tab

Section

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

6.0

7.0

Title

Cover Letter

Company Background

Company Experience

Responses to Scope of Services

Previous Experience

Signature Page Form

Submittal Requirements

The proposals will be based on the criteria introduced in the above section and

must include the following components:

1.0 Cover Letter: A maximum one page letter stating the Respondent’s interest

in being considered for this project.

2.0 Company Background: An introduction to the Respondent’s background,

including number of years active in company and field, education, and number and

type of projects completed for all personnel that will be assigned to this project.

3.0 Company Experience: A list of projects the Respondent has completed

within the past five (5) years that are similar to the project requested in this RFP.

Special attention should be given to projects completed for other governmental

entities, particularly cities and State Historic Preservation Offices. Include

company name, address, person(s) to contact, telephone number, a brief

description of the project completed, and date completed for references.

4.0 Responses to Scope of Services: Narrative on project approach. Describe the

schedule of events necessary to complete the project clearly defining the roles of

all involved personnel. Include cost in a simple not to exceed amount.

5.0 Sample Document(s): The Respondent shall provide at least one (1) but not

more than three (3) examples of company experience.

6.0 Signature Page Form: See Attachment B at the end of this RFP. The form

shall be signed and submitted with the Proposal.

IV. SPECIFICATIONS OF SERVICES REQUESTED:

General Statement

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	2026-RFP-22
Bid Title:	For Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project
Category:	Parks & Rec
Status:	Open

For Cultural Resource Survey for the 24-08 Joplin RTP Project

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