REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - Section 106 Cultural Resources Survey Services: Village of Bull Creek Water System Improvements Project

The Village of Bull Creek, Missouri requests proposals from qualified archaeologists, compliant with 36 CFR 61, to conduct a Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey. This survey is necessary to ensure compliance with the Section 106 review required for the Village’s water infrastructure project which will be fully financed with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

Background and Purpose

The Village of Bull Creek is located in the beautiful, rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains in southwestern Missouri. Based on the 2020 Decennial Census, the Village is home to 426 residents and is located roughly six miles from the City of Branson which sees nearly 10 million in visiting tourists each year. The predominant land uses in Bull Creek are primarily residential development and wilderness areas. The Village has an apartment complex located in the northeast, an RV Park to the south, and single-family homes to the central-southwest. Due to the Village of Bull Creek’s close proximity to several waterways, small creeks, and notably the nearby Bull Creek and intersecting Lake Taneycomo, the Village experiences increased environmental risks of flooding, stormwater management, and water quality concerns.

In 2005, the Village installed a new potable water system consisting of a new well, standpipe, and distribution system. Because this new system consisted of only one well, the Village did not (and does not) have any firm well capacity. Water system improvements, particularly the addition of a secondary well, are needed throughout the Village to ensure Village maintained potable water is accessible and safe for all. In July 2025, the Village was notified of its selection to receive CDBG funding to support the identified need for water system improvements. This project will consist of the installation of a new well in the southeast corner of town. This will include the construction of approximately 1,800 linear feet of 6-inch main to connect the proposed well to the existing standpipe.

A Cultural Resource Survey is required for the project site, pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The project will be located at 100 Olympus Dr., Bull Creek, MO 65616 in Taney County and will encompass an area of approximately 3 acres comprising the well site and 1,800 linear feet comprising the length of the 6-inch main to be installed. The project will include the drilling of a new well, the installation of approximately 1,800 linear feet of 6-inch main, construction of a well house, 750 square yards comprising an asphalt access road, and 200 linear feet of security fencing.

Scope of Work

The selected firm is expected to provide the following services, including but not limited to:

·         Background Research and Cultural Resource Inventory Review

·         Archaeological Survey (systematic walkthrough and shovel test pit (Phase 1) survey)

·         Provision of a final Cultural Resource Investigation Report Form and all necessary supporting documents in compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA

·         Assistance to the Village in addressing any follow-up questions from SHPO

Location Map

Required Information

Information provided to the Village must include at a minimum:

1.    Evidence of compliance with the Professional Qualification Standards outlined in 36 CFR Part 61 for Archaeologists, Historians, or Architectural Historians

2.    Firm profile and resume of Principal Investigator(s)

3.    Explanation of survey methodology

4.    Timeline and Schedule

5.    Cost Proposal

6.    E-Verify Documentation (e.g. Full MOU)

  Submissions

The firm will be selected based on the above information. Firms will be evaluated on an individual basis and will be ranked using a weighted evaluation matrix. The top firm(s) may be invited to participate in interviews.

The above information should be submitted no later than October 21, 2026 by 5:00 PM via email or physical mail to the address listed below. Physical submissions must include at least one printed copy and one digital copy provided on a USB drive.

Village of Bull Creek

1886 State Hwy F                                                                  or email

Bull Creek, MO 65616                                              aaron@bullcreekmo.com 

For more information, please contact Village Clerk, Aaron Durso, at (417) 561-1111 or aaron@bullcreekmo.com

The Village of Bull Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from all qualified entities, including minority, women, and Section 3-owned firms.