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TITLE McGowan Sewer C&A
FY 2014
ORANGE COUNTY
CONTRACT UNDER$10,000.00
NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 10 day of September, 2013, ("Effective Date")
by and between Orange County,North Carolina, a body politic and corporate organized under the laws of the
State of North Carolina, (the "County"), party of the first part; and Archaeological Consultants of the
Carolinas, Inc. (the "Provider"), party of the second part;
WITNESSETH:
For the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the County hereby
contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the following services to the
County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, time being of the essence:
The services and/or materials (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Services") to be furnished
under this Agreement are as follows: A cultural and archaeological survey as described in the County issued
Request for Proposal 5196 and in the proposal submitted by Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,
dated August 30, 2013, both of which are incorporated by reference into this contract.
The term of this agreement rendered shall be from September 10, 2013 to October 31, 2013.
Provider represents-and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and
providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and
timely manner to the satisfaction of the County. Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions, in
the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies,
ambiguities, mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. Provider agrees that Provider shall not
sub-contract any of the services to be provided in this Agreement, nor shall Provider assign any right or
responsibility granted or required by this Agreement, without the prior written approval of the County.
SPECIFIC TERMS
1. Payment: The County agrees to pay at the rates specified for Services satisfactorily
performed in accord with this Agreement. The amount to be paid by the County shall not exceed Two
thousand, nine hundred thirty-one dollars and twenty-five cents, ($2,931.25). Payment shall be made within
thirty (30) days of an invoice properly submitted to County. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under
the terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty, withhold any payment associated with the
work to be performed until such time as said work is completed.
2. Non—waiver: Failure by County at any time to require the performance by Provider of any
of the provisions hereof shall in no way waive or affect the County's right hereunder to enforce the same, nor
shall any waiver by the County of any breach be held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or a waiver of
this Non-Waiver Clause.
3. Independent Contractor: The Provider shall operate as an independent Provider, and the
County shall not be responsible for any of the Provider's acts or omissions. The Provider shall not be treated
as an employee with respect to the Services performed hereunder for federal or state tax, unemployment or
workers' compensation purposes. The Provider understands that neither federal, nor state, nor payroll tax of
any kind shall be withheld or paid by the County on behalf of the Provider or the employees of the Provider.
4. Insurance: The Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, all insurance needed to adequately
insure itself during the performance of these services as required by the County's Risk Management Policy.
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5. Indemnity: The Provider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Orange County
from all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, suits, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons or damage to or
destruction of any property caused in whole or in part by any negligent or intentional act or omission on the
part of the Provider.
6. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of
the parties or by the County upon written notice to the Provider.
7. Entire Agreement: The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its
terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between
the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. Modifications may be evidenced
by telefacsimile signature.
8. Governing Law: Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of North Carolina. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the terms of this
Agreement such litigation shall be initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina seated in
Orange County,North Carolina.
9. Non Appropriation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the
validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory
mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's
obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County
immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Orange County and the Provider have signed this Agreement, effective
as of the day first written above.
ORAN CO T PRO'�IDER
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00 S. Cameron St. Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas, Inc.
P.O. Box 8181 121 East First Street
Hillsborough,NC 27278 Clayton,NC 27520
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Control Act.
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Office of the Finance Director
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Financial Services Department
August 22, 2013
RFP 5196
Cultural and Archaeological Survey of the McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor Line
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Orange County is seeking proposals to procure the services of a qualified and experienced
archaeologist to conduct a survey of cultural and archaeological resources of the project
construction site of the proposed McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor. This project consists of
the construction of a buried gravity sewer line approximately 2100 feet long, extending from
Brookhollow Road westward to Efland-Cedar Grove Road in Efland, Orange County, NC. The
information obtained through this survey will be used to identify the presence or absence of
any significant resources of historic and cultural interest and to avoid damage to those
resources during the construction of the sewer line.
All proposals must address the contractor's qualifications and ability to carry out the project work
in accordance with the accompanying Scope of Work, within the specified time frames, and are
to include, but not be limited to the following:
1. A discussion of the research design for the proposed investigation
2. A discussion of the field and laboratory methods to be employed
3. A work schedule for the proposed survey
4. Resumes articulating qualifications of all members of the project team, including, but not
limited to the Principal Investigator(s) and field director(s).
5. A list of all similar projects completed by the proposer over the past five (5) years, along
with current contact names and telephone numbers
6. A Cost Proposal to complete all elements of the scope of work described herein
7. Hourly billing rates charged by your firm for each position type and reimbursable
expenses
8. Firm's willingness to sign Orange County Standard Contract Agreement for
Design/Consultant Services (copy attached)
Orange County will review the responses and identify the most qualified respondent and
negotiate a contract with the selected firm.
It is the intention of the County to have a contract with a selected firm in place and have all work
elements completed in accordance with the outline time schedule shown below and as
described in more detail in the project scope attached.
Project Schedule:
Preliminary Field Report: September 20, 2013
Draft Final Report: October 4, 2013
Final Report: October 18, 2013
Attached is the professional services contract that will need to be executed as part of the
engagement. Firms are encouraged to review this contract in detail and identify any areas of
concern.
The request for proposals is due to no later than 3:00pm, August 30, 2013 to David Cannell,
Orange County Financial Services, dcannell(aD-orangecountync.gov via .pdf attachment to email
(preferred) or via fax to 919-636-4913. The subject of the email must reference RFP number
5196. Sorry for the short turnaround time, we are under tight time constraints on this project.
Please refer questions to David Cannell at dcannell orangecountync.gov (preferred) or 919-
245-2651.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Cultural and Archaeological Survey
McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor Line
Efland, Orange County, NC
RFP 5196
I. Project Background
Orange County is in the process completing the engineering planning and easement
acquisition for the proposed McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor Line, consisting of a buried
gravity sewer line approximately 2100 feet in length. The proposed line will connect to existing
pumping stations located on Brookhollow Road and Efland-Cedar Grove Road, as shown in
the attached schematic site plan. The project site consists of a 30-foot-wide permanent
easement running the length of the sewer line, along with a 20-foot temporary construction
easement extending the full length along the south side of the permanent easement. All
proposed ground disturbance will be confined to these easement sites. The majority of the
sewer line will be built using conventional trenches up to 30 feet deep, with some rock blasting
where required.
The construction site extends across five property parcels that are largely wooded and
residential in nature. The proposed easement zones have been field surveyed and are
presently marked. Access to the site is presently available from both Elfand-Cedar Grove Road
and Brookhollow Road.
The proposed project will be carried out on a very tight time schedule, which will require the
archaeological field survey work to commence in early September, in order to be able to
present preliminary findings in draft form by September 20th. This is required to allow time for
findings to be incorporated into the final project planning and easement acquisition.
II. Description of Work
The cultural and archaeological survey for the proposed McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor
will be comprised of the following principal components: (a) background research, (b) a surface
and possible subsurface investigation of the area within the permanent and temporary
easements proposed for sewer construction, (c) a reporting of results. These components are
described as follows:
A. Background Research
Prior to the initiation of the field investigations the Contractor shall undertake
background research sufficient to acquire a working familiarity with the natural and
cultural resources in the study area and to locate any previously recorded historical or
archaeologically significant sites on the property, including historic structures and any
significant landscape alterations associated with those structures. The North Carolina
Office of Archives and History (Office of State Archaeology) must be contacted to
determine whether there are any such recorded sites, and to reference existing
architectural and archaeological survey files. Other resources should include, but not
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be limited the Natural and Cultural Systems Element of the Orange County
Comprehensive Plan and DEAPR staff research files
B. Surface and Subsurface Investigation of Construction Areas
The Contractor should perform surface and possible subsurface investigation in
potential construction areas as shown on the schematic site plan and construction
documents prepared by McGill Associates of Hickory, NC. The amount of subsurface
excavation will depend on the results of initial surface investigation, and may require
intensive subsurface shovel test pits (STPs) only in specific concentrated areas. The
number of STPs shall be of the Contractor's choosing, but should be sufficient to
determine the cultural and archaeological significance of the site(s) and to document the
site(s) with state survey forms.
C. Reporting of Results
The Contractor shall give regular (weekly) reports via email or on site to the Orange
County project team during the course of the project.
Preliminary Field Report: In order to facilitate the effective use of survey
findings, a digital copy of a Preliminary Field Report must be completed and
submitted to Orange County in good order no later than Friday, September 20,
2013. This Preliminary Field Report shall document the findings of the field work,
status of the research and other relevant information. By this date, The contractor
shall also provide time for an on-site progress meeting in the field to review
findings with the project team prior to the submittal of the Preliminary Field
Report.
Draft Final Report: A full draft report must be completed and submitted to
Orange County in final form no later than Friday, October 4, 2013. The final
report shall provide overviews of those portions of prehistory and history that are
relevant to this portion of Orange County. The report will also include detailed
maps of any former locations of roads, historic structures, and any significant
landscape alterations associated with those historic structures. The final report
shall generally satisfy requirements outlined in the "Guidelines for Preparation of
Archaeological Survey Reports," prepared by the NC Office of State
Archaeology. Orange County will review the Draft Final Report and comment
back to the Contractor within one week.
Final Report: Following that review, the Contractor shall make any required
changes and submit four copies of the revised final report, along with a Copy of
the final report in digital format (CD or DVD) to Orange County by October 18,
2013. The Contractor shall also submit to Orange County and to the Office of
State Archaeology copies of all field maps delineating the subsurface test grid
and the location of all archaeological and above ground sites, and copies of all
recorded survey sites including copies of digital photographs.
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III. Project Schedule
Orange County will negotiate the exact project schedule with the successful consultant. For
purposes of resource planning, the following deadlines will apply:
Preliminary Field Report: September 20, 2013
Draft Final Report: October 4, 2013
Final Report: October 18, 2013
IV. Notice to Proceed
The contractor will not begin any work on the project until issuance of a Notice to Proceed from
Orange County.
The County anticipates the selection of the Contractor and approval of this contract by
September 3. 2013 with a Notice to Proceed issued shortly thereafter.
V. Curatorial Responsibilities
The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements for the storage and curation of all
records and materials recovered during the survey. Any arrangements by the Contractor must
receive prior approval from the N.C. Office of State Archaeology.
VI. Human Skeletal Remains
Any human skeletal remains encountered during the investigations shall be treated according
to the provisions of the N.C. General Statutes, Chapter 70, Article 3.
IX. Consultant Selection/Qualifications
Consultants or consulting firms will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications and their ability
to meet the required project schedule, and in accordance with the following criteria:
1. The person/firm has performed satisfactorily on previous archaeological surveys as
indicated by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Office of Archives and
History, Office of State Archaeology. Firms/persons who have previously completed
archaeological surveys and National Register Nominations for archaeological sites or
historic districts are preferred;
2. The person/firm demonstrates a professional writing capability with a style of high quality
that is suitable for publication;
3. The person/firm demonstrates that they have adequate qualifications, experience and
staff to perform the work required. Previous work in Orange County is preferable;
4. The person/firm must demonstrate that they have the ability and resources to meet the
time schedule established for the work;
5. The persontfirm must meet the qualifications of 36 CFR 66, Appendix C; and
6. The person's/firm's familiarity with the geographic area to be surveyed.
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RESPONDER'S CERTIFICATION FORM
I have carefully examined the Request for Qualifications, the sample Agreement for Design Consultant
Services and any other documents accompanying or made a part of this Request for Qualification.
I hereby propose to furnish the consultant services for Orange County in accordance with the
instructions, terms, conditions, and requirements incorporated in this Request for Qualification. I certify
that all information contained in this response is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
further certify that I am duly authorized to submit this response on behalf of the firm as its act and deed
and that the firm is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract.
NAME OF FIRM:
BY: (printed name)
SIGNATURE:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA
Responder hereby acknowledges receipt of all Addenda through and including:
Addendum No. Date Acknowledgement
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
State of North Carolina
County of Orange Proposal Request No. 5196
being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
I. He/She is the of , the proposer that
has submitted the attached proposal;
2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached proposal and of
all pertinent circumstances respecting such proposal;
3. Such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal;
4. Neither the said proposer nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives,
employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired,
connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other proposer firm or Person to submit a
collusive or sham proposal in connection with the contract for which the attached proposal has
been submitted or to refrain from proposing in connection with such contract, or has in any
manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion of communication or conference
with any other proposer, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached proposal or of
any other proposers, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price of the
proposal of any other proposer or to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance or
unlawful agreement any advantage against the County of Orange or any person interested in
the proposed contract; and
5. The price or prices quoted in the attached proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by
any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the proposer or any
of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.
Signature
Title
Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me,
This day of , 20
Notary Public
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TITLE
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ORANGE COUNTY
CONTRACT UNDER$10,000.00
NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 20 ("Effective
Date") by and between Orange County, North Carolina, a body politic and corporate organized under the
laws of the State of North Carolina, (the "County"), party of the first part; and (the "Provider"), party
of the second part;
WITNESSETH:
For the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the County hereby
contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the following services to the
County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement,time being of the essence:
The services and/or materials (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Services") to be furnished
under this Agreement are as follows:
The term of this agreement rendered shall be from to
Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and
providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and
timely manner to the satisfaction of the County. Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions, in
the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies,
ambiguities,mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. Provider agrees that Provider shall not
sub-contract any of the services to be provided in this Agreement, nor shall Provider assign any right or
responsibility granted or required by this Agreement,without the prior written approval of the County.
SPECIFIC TERMS
1. Payment: The County agrees to pay at the rates specified for Services satisfactorily
performed in accord with this Agreement. The amount to be paid by the County shall not exceed ,
.($ ). Payment shall be made within thirty(30)days of an invoice properly submitted to County. Should
Provider fail to perform its duties under the terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty,
withhold any payment associated with the work to be performed until such time as said work is completed.
2. Non—waiver: Failure by County at any time to require the performance by Provider of any
of the provisions hereof shall in no way waive or affect the County's right hereunder to enforce the same,nor
shall any waiver by the County of any breach be held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or a waiver of
this Non-Waiver Clause.
3. Independent Contractor: The Provider shall operate as an independent Provider, and the
County shall not be responsible for any of the Provider's acts or omissions. The Provider shall not be treated
as an employee with respect to the Services performed hereunder for federal or state tax, unemployment or
workers' compensation purposes. The Provider understands that neither federal, nor state, nor payroll tax of
any kind shall be withheld or paid by the County on behalf of the Provider or the employees of the Provider.
4. Insurance: The Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, all insurance needed to adequately
insure itself during the performance of these services as required by the County's Risk Management Policy.
5. Indemnity: The Provider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Orange County
from all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, suits, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable
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attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons or damage to or
destruction of any property caused in whole or in part by any negligent or intentional act or omission on the
part of the Provider.
6. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of
the parties or by the County upon written notice to the Provider.
7. Entire Agreement: The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its
terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between
the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. Modifications may be evidenced
by telefacsimile signature.
8. Governing Law:aw_Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of North Carolina. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the terms of this
Agreement such litigation shall be initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina seated in
Orange County,North Carolina.
9. Non Appro rip ation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the
validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory
mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's
obligations under this Agreement,then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County
immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Orange County and the Provider have signed this Agreement, effective
as of the day first written above.
ORAN PROVIDER
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C ager Title:
00 S.Cameron St.
P.O.Box 8181
Hillsborough,NC 27278
This instrument has been approved as to technical content.
Department Director
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal
Control Act.
Office of the Finance Director
This instrument has been approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Office of the County Attorney
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS OF THE CAROLINAS,INC.
121 E. First Street, Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-9007 fax (919) 553-9077
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30 August,2013
Mr.David Cannell
Orange County
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough,NC 27278
RE: Cultural Resources Survey of the McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor(RFP 5196).
Dear Mr. Cannell:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide Orange County with a cost proposal to conduct a cultural
resources survey of the McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor in Orange County, North Carolina. We are
confident that we can provide you with the services and documentation in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Please find attached our Technical-Proposal that details our approach to this investigations, as well as
providing examples of our firm's experience with similar projects and the resumes of our principal staff
members..I have also attached the Responder's Certification Form and a notarized copy of the Non-Collusion
Affidavit.
We would be willing to sign the Orange County Standard Contract Agreement for Design/Consultant
Services and have no concerns about terms. Our cost for this project will be$2,931.25,which would be billed
as a lump sum amount upon our submission of the draft report. Please don't hesitate to call me at(919)553-
9007 if you have any questions.
l awcerelyn Reid
Archaeologist
Attachments
RESPONDER'S CERTIFICATION FORM
I have carefully examined the Request for Qualifications, the sample Agreement for Design Consultant
Services and any other documents accompanying or made a part of this Request for Qualification.
I hereby propose to furnish the consultant services for Orange County in accordance with the
instructions, terms, conditions, and requirements incorporated in this Request for Qualification. I certify
that all information contained in this response is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
further certify that I am duly authorized to submit this response on behalf of the firm as its act and deed
and that the firm is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract.
NAME OF FIRM: 0(k,-�� t ' :k
BY: (printed name)
SIGNATURE: �--
MAILING ADDRE S:
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER: tt 1 I - �
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA
Responder hereby acknowledges receipt of all Addenda through and including:
Addendum No. Date Acknowledgement
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
State of North Carolina
County of Orange Proposal Request No. 5196
0_kq-&_ being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
I. He/She is the of S,;(fCind�bthe proposer that
has submitted the attached proposal; M 'n(:0S J�iC.
2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached proposal and of
all pertinent circumstances respecting such proposal;
3. Such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal;
4. Neither the said proposer nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives,
employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired,
connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other proposer firm or Person to submit a
collusive or sham proposal in connection with the contract for which the attached proposal has
been submitted or to refrain from proposing in connection with such contract, or has in any
manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion of communication or conference
with any other proposer, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached proposal or of
any other proposers, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price of the
proposal of any other proposer or to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance or
unlawful agreement any advantage against the County of Orange or any person interested in
the proposed contract; and
5. The price or prices quoted in the attached proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by
any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful Pe^ement on the part of the proposer or any
of its agents, representatives, owners a ployee ,or rties in interest, including this affiant.
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Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas, Inc. Rate Summary
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas, Inc. Rate Summary
*as of January 2013
LABOR
Position/Title Daily Rate Hourly Rate
Project Coordinator $500.00 $62.50
Principal Investigator/Project Manager $475.00 $59.38
Senior Archaeologist $400.00 $50.00
Archaeologist $390.00 $48.75
Graphics Artist $390.00 $48.75
GIS Specialist $390.00 $48.75
Laboratory Director $390.00 $48.75
Laboratory Technician $275.00 $33.13
Field Technician $250.00 $31.25
Production Technician $275.00 $ 37.50
Historian/Architectural Historian $600.00 $75.00
Photographer $840.00 $ 105.00
Photographer Assistant $560.00 $70.00
Zooarchaeologist $475.00 $ 50.00
Ethnobotanist $500.00 $50.00
Conservationist(metal, paper, etc.) $900.00 $ 112.50
Per Diem Rate$100 per day
Supplies Rate$10-25 per person day
Vehicle Rate$75 per day
Overhead Rate 116%
Technical Proposal:
Cultural and Archaeological Survey of the
1.z McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor Line,
Orange County, North Carolina
Request for Proposal 5196
Introduction
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc. (ACC), a woman-owned small business, is pleased
to respond to Orange County's request for a cultural resources management firm to conduct a cultural and
archaeological survey of the proposed McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor corridor. ACC has extensive
experience conducting all levels of archaeological investigations and pride ourselves on providing our clients
with the services and products required in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Project Details and Technical Approach
The proposed McGowan Creek Sewer Interceptor corridor extends from Brookhollow Road west to
Efland-Cedar Grove Road north of the town of Efland(Figure 1). It is approximately 2,100 feet (640 m)in
length and does not include any aboveground facilities along its route. The width of the permanent easement
will be 30 feet (9 m),although an additional 20 foot(6 m)construction buffer along the southern side of the
easement will be temporarily necessary. The survey corridor will therefore have a total width of 50 feet(15
m).
The primary goal of this investigation will be to identify all cultural and archaeological resources that
would be impacted by the proposed land disturbance during construction of the sewer line and by its future
maintenance. ACC will evaluate each identified resource based on National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP) criteria, and will provide management recommendations, as appropriate. During the course of this
investigation, ACC will follow the standards for archaeological investigations established by the North
Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and will adhere to all stipulations outlined in the Scope
of Work provided by Orange County. The primary tasks will include Background Research,Field Survey,
Laboratory Analyses,and Documentation and Reports. These basic tasks are discussed in brief below.
Background Research
Background research will consist of a review of records available at the North Carolina Office of
State Archaeology(OSA),where all previously recorded archaeological sites either along or in the immediate
vicinity of the project corridor will be identified. Although there are no aboveground facilities planned along
the project corridor,recorded architectural resources will also be identified through a review of records at the
North Carolina Department of Historic Resources, Survey and Planning Division, and through use of their
mapping application website (NC HPO GIS website). ACC will also examine published and unpublished
sources such as historic land plats, soil survey maps, topographic maps, and highway maps for the project
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area. The Natural and Cultural Systems Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed
on-line and any available research files compiled by Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks &
Recreation staff will be examined.
Field Survey
ACC uses a variety of environmental factors to determine the cultural resource potential of a project
area. Topographic setting(e.g., degree of slope) and soil survey data(e.g., soil drainage characteristics) are
the two most significant factors considered. Other factors considered when defining the archaeological
potential of an area include roads and known resources. All roadways regardless of size are considered to
have high potential for the presence of historic sites,including woods roads which sometimes lead to isolated
residences. In addition, the vicinities of all previously recorded sites are considered to have high probability
for additional sites. The majority of the project corridor runs along ridge side slopes and would not generally
be considered to have high potential for the presence of intact archaeological deposits. However, there are
two segments in the eastern half of the corridor that contain well-drained soils and may traverse more level
ground. These segments account for approximately 450 feet (137 m) or 21 percent of the project corridor.
It should be noted,however,that while these initial assessments of potential zones serve as a guide for survey
strategy,all final determinations for survey intensity are made based on field conditions.
The field survey will be comprised of a single pedestrian transect conducted along the centerline of
the project corridor. Areas determined to have high or moderate potential for the presence of archaeological
sites will be shovel tested at 30 meter(-98 ft)intervals. Intensive reconnaissance will be used to investigate
the low potential areas, which include steep slopes and areas with standing water. These areas will be
examined by pedestrian walkover with shovel tests being excavated at judgementally determined locations
based on soil and topographic conditions. All shovel tests will be at least 30 cm (-12 in) in diameter. All
test fill will be screened through 0.25 inch mesh, and each test will be excavated either to sterile subsoil, to
bedrock or the water table. Each shovel test will be backfilled upon completion. In all areas, shovel testing
will be supplemented by comprehensive examination of all exposed ground surface.
Archaeological Site Definition and Evaluation. Archaeological site definition will generally follow
the criteria set out by the OSA that a site is defined by the presence of three or more artifacts within a 30
meter radius or where aboveground features are present. Isolated finds, defined as no more than two
temporally related artifacts within a 30 meter radius,will not be defined as sites.
Once a site is discovered, close interval shovel testing will be used to define site boundaries and to
assess intrasite artifact variability. The ACC field crew will utilize 10 meter interval shovel tests for site
boundary delineations. Supplemental shovel tests may be excavated to explore particular portions of a site
(e.g., around a structural foundation) or the site as a whole to more fully evaluate a site's cultural deposits.
A slightly modified method will be used to define and evaluate sites larger than 60 meters in diameter. If an
archaeological site extends onto adjacent private property, the field archaeologists will make observations
of surface remains and conditions, and estimate the site dimensions based on surface indications and
topography. Formal site delineation will not be conducted outside of the project corridor unless prior
authorization is provided. Visible surface remains and artifacts,topographic features,and systematic shovel
testing will be utilized in determining the stratigraphy, integrity, content, and extent of each site. Site
descriptions will include maps showing the location of all shovel tests, cultural and natural surface features,
topographic features,and site boundaries. A representative description of soil characteristics and stratigraphy
also will be provided for each site.
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Site and isolated find locations will be recorded using a differentially corrected global positioning
system (GPS) receiver capable of at least t 3-meter accuracy. ArcGIS shape files of the identified
archaeological resources will be made available upon request.
Each site located will be assigned a temporary field number. It will then be documented on a North
Carolina Archaeological Site Form, which will then be submitted to OSA for assignment of an official state
site number. To the extent possible, the documentation of these resources will determine period of
occupation, site type and/or function, and site size. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
eligibility of each resource identified will also be assessed.
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) recommendations will be based on eligibility criteria
listed in 36CFR60.4. These criteria generally require assessment of cultural periods represented,general site
function, site boundaries, and stratigraphic conditions/site integrity. Historic site evaluations will include
architectural analysis and documentation of ownership and function (where possible). As no aboveground
facilities are planned, no viewshed impacts to any potential historic resources will be incurred. However,
ACC will confirm the proposed sewer line's placement in regard to the boundaries of any potentially
significant historic resources. Recommendations will be expressed in standard eligibility ratings:Listed on
or Eligible for the NRHP; Unassessed(possibly eligible but requiring further testing); and Not Eligible. All
NRHP recommendations will be fully justified, and include statements regarding what would be expected
from further investigation of the site and why this information will be significant to the area's history or
prehistory. These recommendations will be framed as a series of research questions. If no further work is
recommended,the justification for this recommendation will also be fully explained.
The field survey is estimated to be completed in one day. ACC's Principal Investigator will be
available to meet with the Orange County Project Coordinator in the field at any time.
Laboratory Analysis
Laboratory Analysis will begin with the washing of all recovered artifacts. A provenience number,
based on the context of the artifact (i.e., surface or subsurface), will be assigned to each positive shovel test
location, unit level, or feature. Within each provenience, each individual artifact or artifact class will then
be assigned a number. Artifacts will be cataloged based on specific morphological characteristics such as
material in the case of lithics, and decoration and temper type in the case of ceramics. Historic ceramics will
be compared to published type descriptions and cataloged by type when possible. Artifact descriptions,
counts, and weights will be recorded. All diagnostic and cross-mended artifacts will be labeled with a
solution of Acryloid B-72 and acid-free permanent ink. Analysis will be conducted at a sufficient level to
document and justify NRHP eligibility recommendations,as appropriate.
At the conclusion of this project, all project related material, including field notes, artifacts, and
project maps,will be prepared for curation based on standards set forth in 36 CFR 79(Curation of)ederally
Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections:Final Rule). These standards require that all project
related material be placed in archivally stable storage bags and boxes. Upon acceptance of the final project
report, ACC will coordinate with Ms. Dolores Hall, Assistant State Archaeologist, regarding submission of
the project material for permanent Curation.
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Reports and Documentation
Following the completion of field survey, the Project Coordinator will be provided with a
Management Summary(Preliminary Field Report) detailing the results of the background research and field
survey. If requested, ACC's Principal Investigator will meet with him/her in person to discuss these results.
The draft report will follow the format specified in the Guidelines for Preparation of Archaeoligcal
Survey Reports, available through the OSA. Its content will include a description of past archaeological
research in the project vicinity, a discussion of local culture history(including historic landscape alterations),
the field methods employed, evaluation methods, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. This
document will also include detailed descriptions,maps,and photographs of all resources identified.
A preliminary draft report will be submitted to the Project Coordinator for review. After addressing
the Project Coordinator's comments (if any),ACC will submit four bound copies and one digital format copy
of the revised final report to Orange County.
Proposed Schedule
ACC is aware of the need for the expeditious completion of this investigation. Table 1 shows ACC's
anticipated schedule for this project. A hypothetical date of 4 September 2013 is used for receipt of the
Notice to Proceed(NTP). Completion of this project, from receipt of a NTP to submission of the curation
package, is estimated to take approximately one month(33 days), and be completed well before the October
18,2013 dealine.
Table 7. Projected Work Sequence.
Activity Be in Date Projected Completion Date
Pre-Work Meeting/NTP September 4,2013 -
Background Research September 5,2013 September 5,2013
Fieldwork September 6,2013 September 6,2013
Management Summary September 6,2013 September 7,2013
Site Forms September 6,2013 September 9,2013
Draft Report September 6,2013 September 20,2013
Review Period(1 week from submission of September 23,2013 September 27,2013
draft report)
Final Report September 30,2013 October 4,2013
33 days
Delivery of Curation Package by October 11,2013
(contingent on OSA scheduling)
Completion o Project
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Qualifications of the Firm
ACC is a woman-owned, full-service archaeological consulting firm located in Clayton, North
Carolina. We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary this year. Our firm has completed nearly 500 projects.
These include assessments and reconnaissances,survey,testing,and data recovery investigations. The survey
areas have included small cell tower tracts,corridors,and large land tracts encompassing thousands of acres.
ACC's clients include a wide range of private engineering firms and developers, federal agencies (e.g., U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service), state agencies (e.g., North Carolina Department of
Transportation, North Carolina Fish and Wildlife), and municipalities (e.g., Chatham County, Cleveland
County, City of Apex). We have also worked directly for Orange County, having conducted an
archaeological investigation of the Carrboro Library tract. Mr. Jeff Thompson served as Orange County
Project Coordinator on that project. Additional project details are provided in the Experience Questionnaire
attached as Appendix I.
ACC has completed all projects awarded to it. Work has never been conducted under a performance
bond,nor has ACC ever been requested to obtain one. All contractual obligations have been met, and ACC
has never been in conflict with a client regarding quality or timeliness of work.
ACC maintains all necessary equipment to conduct all levels of archaeological investigations in the
Sumter National Forest. This includes all field equipment, including two Trimble Geo XT GPS units, and
field vehicles displaying the company name. ACC has all GIS software required to meet the requirements
set out in this solicitation, including ARCGIS 9.3 and Pathfinder 5.4. Field Directors are trained in first-aid
and all field personnel routinely wear orange safety vests. Full laboratory facilities are maintained in the
Clayton office. ACC is also equipped with all necessary computer hard-and software to complete the project
documentation and submissions.
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
All work under this contract will be conducted under the direct supervision of professionals who meet
the standards described in the Archaeology and Historic Preservation;Secretary of Interior Standards and
Guidelines 1983 and the eligibility criteria for the Register of Professional Archaeologists(RPA). In addition,
all work will be conducted in accordance with professional standards and practices of the USFS and the South
Carolina Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations(SCDAH 2009).
ACC's staff is comprised of experienced people who excel in their individual roles within the
company. Full-time staff members are discussed below and detailed resumes for senior staff are presented
in Appendix II. ACC's permanent staff is frequently joined by highly qualified and experienced
archaeologists whose expertise is utilized in both the laboratory and the field,as necessary.
Ms. Dawn Reid,RPA (B.S.,University of California,M.A.,University of Georgia)has more than 20 years
experience in archaeology and is the principal owner and President of ACC. She has worked extensively in
the Southeast, as well as in California,the Southwest,Puerto Rico,and Mesoamerica. She has conducted all
levels of archaeological investigations in Alabama,Georgia,North Carolina, South Carolina,Tennessee, and
Virginia. Her research interests include prehistoric subsistence patterns and she specializes in the analyses
of faunal remains recovered from archaeological sites. She is presently attempting to identify ethnic
signatures at tenant farm sites based on data gathered from a number of large-scale surveys conducted in the
South Carolina National Forests.
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Mr.Bobby Southerlin(B.A.,University of South Carolina;M.A.,University of Georgia)is CEO of ACC and
has more than 30 years experience in Southeastern archaeology. Mr. Southerlin has participated in and
managed all phases of archaeological investigations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, as well as in Puerto Rico and Scotland. His
research interests include prehistoric settlement patterns and technologies. He is a primitive technologist and
produces museum-quality reproductions of prehistoric ceramics and stone tools. He is currently pursuing
several research avenues, including metavolcanic sources and exploitation in the Uwharrie Mountains. Mr.
Southerlin serves as Senior Archaeologist and Principal Investigator. Mr. Southerlin will serve as Principal
Investigator on this project.
Mr.Michael O'Neal,RPA(B.A.,Appalachian State University;M.A.,University of Arkansas)has more than
12 years experience in southeastern archaeology. He has worked in Arkansas, Georgia, Maryland, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Mr. O`Neal has participated in numerous
survey and testing projects, as well as serving as Field Director and Project Manager on numerous surveys
in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. His research interests include lithic technology and
geographic information systems. GIS courses he has completed include ArcGIS Desktop, Geographic Data,
and Geodatabase Data Models. Mr. O'Neal currently holds the position of Senior Archaeologist and will
serve in various roles for this investigation including GIS Specialist.
Ms. Rachel Tibbetts, RPA (B.A., Yale University; M.A., University of Southampton, England) is Vice
President and Laboratory Director and has more than 10 years experience in southeastern archaeology. She
brings a wide breadth of experience to ACC. She has formal training in underwater archaeology, as well as
having experience both in the United States and Europe in artifact identification, conservation and
preservation, and cultural heritage management. Her specialties include historic ceramics and educational
dissemination. Ms. Tibbetts has managed the laboratory analysis on more than 250 projects for ACC,
including numerous data recoveries and large scale surveys. She also produces report graphics.
Ms. Brooke Brilliant, RPA (B.S., College of Charleston; M.A. University of South Carolina) is ACC's
Laboratory Supervisor. She has eight years experience in southeastern archaeology and is an active member
of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina. Her master's work examined the colonial interactions
between Native Americans and African Americans in the South Carolina Lowcountry through an analysis
of colonoware and she is pursuing ongoing research into colonoware production. Ms. Brilliant has worked
in South Carolina,North Carolina, Florida,Georgia,Alabama,and New Hampshire. She is interested in the
African diaspora in the New World, colonial interactions, creolization and ethnogenesis. She will be
conducting all laboratory analyses for this project.
Conclusion
ACC will complete all of the required tasks and will provide a product of the highest quality within
the necessary time frame. We appreciate the opportunity to provide this proposal and look forward to
furthering our relationship with Orange County.
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Appendix I. List of Similar Projects and Contact Information
Similar Projects Completed by ACC,Inc in the last 3 years
Contract Date Contact Name,Address&
Amount Type of Project Completed Telephone No.
$3,422.50 Carrboro Library Tract 05/11 Jeff Thompson
Engineer/Asset Management
Services
Orange County
131 W.Margaret Lane
Hillsborough,NC 27278
919-245-2658
$4,942.50 Kerr Lake Water Intake and Water Lines 09/11 Robert J.G oldstein
Robert J.Goldstein and
Associates
1221 Corporation Parkway,Ste
100
Raleigh,NC 27610
919-872-1174
$1,806.25 Greensboro NW Campus Water and Sewer Line 04/10 Robert Bayson
Director of Engineering
ColeJenest&Stone
200 S.Tryon St.,Ste 1400
Charlotte,NC 28 201
$4,477.50 French Broad Water Intake Corridor 01/09 Clement Riddle
Clearwater Environmental
718 Oakland Street
Hendersonville,NC 28791
$3,892.50 Town of Boone Water System Improvements 10/09 Ward Marotti
W K Dickson
616 Colonnade Drive
Charlotte,NC 28201
704-334-5348
Other Projects Completed by ACC,Inc in the last 3 years
$113,834.00 Macedonia 111 Analysis Area-survey 12/13 Robert Morgan
anticipated USFS
2421 W itherbee Road
Cordesville,SC 29434
843-336-2212
$81,110.00 Feastervllle Analysis Area-survey 06/13 Mike Harmon
USFS
20 Work Center Road
Whitmire,SC 29178
803-276-4810
$166,605.00 Inman I Analysis Area-survey 06/13 James Bates
USFS
810 Buncombe St.
Edgefield,SC 29824
803-637-5396
$29,220.00 Inman 11 Analysis Area-survey 05/13 James Bates
saa
$84,970.00 Macedonia IlAnalysisArea-survey 05/13 Robert Morgan
sea
$43,276.72 US Hwy 221 Improvements-survey 07/12 Caleb Smith
NCDOT
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1598
919-707-6086
$80,721.50 Data Recovery-31CD1991 07/12 Michael Taylor
Barnhill Contracting Company
2311 North Main Street
Tarboro,NC 27886
252-885-0930
$165,523.08 Watson Hill 11 Analysis Area-survey 07/12 James Bates
sea
$68,390.00 Maybinton Analysis Area-survey 05/12 Mike Harmon
sea
$27,105.00 Williamsburg Plantation-survey 05/12 John Koenig
Prestige Homes,LLC.
• 6432 Yadkin Road
Fayetteville,NC 28303
909-391-2977
$117,297.53 Macedonia/Analysis Area-survey 09/11 Robert Morgan
sea
$92,410.00 Data Recovery-310N1767 05/12 Tony Bohan
McKim and Creed
243 N.Front Street
Wilmington,NC 28401
910-251-6665
$120,862.35 Long Cane First Thinning Analysis Area-Survey 03/11 James Bates
sea
$62,138.88 Cuffeytown Analysis Area-Survey 02/11 James Bates
sea
$38,192.55 Bridgewater Regulated River Reach Lands-Survey 02/11 Brett Garrison
Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC.
P.O.Box 1006
Charlotte,NC 28 201
864-873-4032
$34,930.00 Northwest Restoration AnalysisAreas-Survey 11/10 Joel Hardison
NCNF
789 NC Highway 24/27 East
Troy,NC 27371-8331
910-576-6391
$17,100.00 Hibbs Road Tract-Survey 09/10 Joel Hardison
saa
$7,323.75 Damage Assessment of 4 Sites-Evaluation 07/10 Rodney Snedeker
NCNF
160A Zillicoa Street
Asheville,NC 28801
828-257-4255
$46,467.00 Little River Reservoir-Testing 4 sites 06/10 Robert Berndt
Hazen&Sawyer
4011 Westchase Blvd,#500
Raleigh,NC 27607
919-833-7152
$81,725.00 Stevens Creek I Analysis Areas-Survey 03/10 James Bates
saa
$86,245.00 Steven s Creek/I Analysis Areas-Survey 04/10 James Bates
saa
Appendix II. Resumes for Project Principals
BOBBY GERALD SOUTHERLIN
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.
121 East First Street
Clayton,NC 27520
(919)553-9007
Email:bobbysoutherlin @archcon.org
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
CEO,Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.
Senior Archaeologist,Principal Investigator,Field Director,Zooarchaeologist
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Archaeological Field Investigation Methods
Material Culture Replication(lithics and ceramics)
Yemasee Indian Archaeology in South Carolina
Mississippian Settlement Patterns in the Etowah River Valley
Vertebrate Faunal Analysis
EDUCATION:
M.A.in Anthropology,University of Georgia, 1993.
B.A.in Anthropology,University of South Carolina, 1988.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
North Carolina Archaeological Society(Life Member)
North Carolina professional Council
Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists
Society for Georgia Archaeology(Life Member)
Society for American Archaeology
Archaeological Society of South Carolina(Life Member)
Southeastern Archaeological Conference
CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEYS(Phase I) and ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE TESTING
(Phase II)
• Utility Corridors for ANR Pipeline Company(Detroit),Georgia Power Company(Atlanta),Duke Power
Company(Charlotte),Oglethorpe Power Corporation,and Transco Pipeline Company(Houston).
• Transportation Corridors for Georgia Department of Transportation(Atlanta),South Carolina
Department of Transportation(Columbia)
• Development Tracts for Consolidated Government of the City of Columbus/Muscogee County(Georgia),
Macon County(North Carolina),U.S.Corps of Engineers(Savannah and Mobile Districts),U.S.Forest
Service(South Carolina),South Carolina Electric and Gas Company(Columbia),and various private
developers(Georgia and South Carolina)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA RECOVERY(Phase I1I)
• Yemasee Indian occupations at the Chechessee Old Field sites(38BU1605 and 38BU1609)for the
Chechessee Creek Club
• Three prehistoric sites(38HR243,38HR254,and 38BR258)in Horry County,South Carolina for Tidewater
Plantation and Golf Club(Myrtle Beach,S.C.)
• Two Prehistoric sites(38LX50 and 38LX141)in Lexington County,South Carolina for the South Carolina
Department of Transportation
• The Callawassie Burial Mound and Village site(38BU19)in Beaufort County,South Carolina
• Two prehistoric sites(9FL203 and 9FL206)in Floyd County,Georgia for the Georgia Department of
Transportation
EXPERIENCE AT MILITARY FACILITIES
• Fort Jackson,SC;Camp Lejeune,NC;Robbins Air Force Base,GA;Fort Benning,GA;Hurlbert Field,FL;
Coastal Systems Station Panama City,FL;Naval Air Station Pensacola,FL;Fort Buchanan,Puerto Rico;
Milan Army Ammunition Plant,TN
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION RELATED INVESTIGATIONS
• Georgia Power Company(Flint River Hydroelectric Project)
• Duke Energy(Shoreline Surveys at Lake James and Lake Norman North Carolina and Fishing Creek Lake,
South Carolina)
• Crisp County Power Commission(Lake Blackshear,Georgia)
**A detailed listing of individual projects and publications is available upon request
Michael Keith O'Neal
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.
121 East First Street
Clayton,NC 27520
Voice(919)553-9007;Fax(919)553-9077
michaeloneal @archcon.org
EDUCATION
M.A.in Anthropology,University of Arkansas,Fayetteville,2001.
B.A.in Anthropology,Appalachian State University,Boone,NC, 1999.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Register of Professional Archaeologists Archaeological Society of South Carolina
Society for American Archaeology North Carolina Archaeological Council
Southeastern Archaeological Conference -Secretary/Treasurer 2013-present
Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists North Carolina Archaeological Society
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Ground Stone Technology
Lithic Technology
Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
April 2006-Present Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator. Archaeological Consultants of the
Carolinas,Inc.,Clayton,NC.
August 2004-March 2006 Archaeologist/Project Manager. Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.,
Clayton,NC.
June 2002-August 2004 Archaeologist/Project Manager. Brockington and Associates,Inc.,Raleigh,NC.
July 2001-May 2002 Archaeological Technician. Brockington and Associates,Inc., Raleigh,NC.
August 2000-May 2001 Archaeological Research Assistant, Department of Anthropology,University of
Arkansas,Fayetteville.
August 2000-September 2000 Archaeological Technician,Department of Anthropology,University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville.
July 2000 Archaeological Field Technician,SPEARS Inc.,West Fork,Arkansas.
Cultural Resource Surveys(Phase 1) and Archaeological Site Testing(Phase II)
• Utility Corridors for Duke Energy(Charlotte),FPS(Charlotte),SCE&G(Columbia),and others—serving in
all capacities including Principal Investigator
• Transportation Corridors for South Carolina Department of Transportation (Columbia) — serving as
archaeological technician
• Development Tracts for numerous independent developers, engineering firms, and local and county
governments throughout North Carolina,South Carolina,and Virginia,and federal agencies including the USFS
(South Carolina) and the USACE (Wilmington District) — serving in all capacities including Principal
Investigator
Archaeological Data Recovery (Phase III) -Representative Examples
• Prehistoric Camp(38HR496)and 19°i century saw mill(38HR490)in Horry County,South Carolina—serving
as Archaeological Technician
• Civil War encampment(441W0204) for Isle of Wight County, Isle of Wight,VA— serving as Field Director
• Prehistoric village(31ON1578)and late 18"'/early 19'century plantation(31ON1582)for R.A.Management,
Charlotte,NC—serving as Field Director/Crew Chief
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION RELATED INVESTIGATIONS
Duke Energy-Lake James and Lake Norman,North Carolina-serving as Field Director/Crew Chief
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS PRESENTED
2008 Michael Keith O'Neal
Putting the Tar in Tar Heels: The Naval Stores Industry and Plantations in North Carolina. Paper presented at the 65'
annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference,Charlotte,North Carolina.
2005 Michael K O'Neal and Dawn Reid
Who Says There Aren't Rocks in the Coastal Plain:Local Lithic Resources and Bipolar Reduction Strategies in Horry
County, South Carolina. Paper presented at the 62id annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference,Columbia,South
Carolina.
1999 Cheryl Claassen,Michael O'Neal,Tamara Wilson,Elizabeth Arnold,and Brent Lansdell
Hearing-and Reading Southeastern Archaeology:A Review of the Annual Meetings of SEAC from.1983 through 1995
and the Journal Southeastern Archaeology. Southeastern Archaeology 18(2):85-97.
1998 Cheryl Claassen,Michael O'Neal,Tamara Wilson,Elizabeth Arnold,and Brent L.ansdell
Hearing and Reading Southeastern Archaeology:A Review of the Annual Meetings of SEAC from 1983 through 1995
and the Journal Southeastern Archaeology. Paper presented at the 55'annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference,
Greenville,South Carolina.
** A full listing of projects and authored reports available upon request
Rachel S. Tibbetts
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.
121 E.First Street
Clayton,North Carolina 27520
(919)553-9007;Fax(919)553-9077
racheltibbetts @archconsultants.org
PROFESSIONAL POSITION
Vice President,Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.-2005 to present
Laboratory Director,Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas,Inc.-2003 to 2005
Archaeological Technician,Brockington and Associates,Inc.-2002 to 2003
EDUCATION
B.A. in Anthropology,Yale University,New Haven,CT, 1999
M.A.in Maritime Archaeology,University of Southampton,England,2002
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Historic Archaeology
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
Register of Professional Archaeologists(RPA)
The Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists
Society for Historical Archaeology
Society for American Archaeology
Southeastern Archeological Conference
Cultural Resource Surveys (Phase 1) and Archaeological Site Testing (Phase II)
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC)Projects including shoreline studies for Duke Energy at
Lake Norman and Lake James in North Carolina
• Development Tracts for numerous independent developers, engineering firms, and local and county
governments throughout Georgia,North Carolina, South Carolina,and Virginia
Archaeological Data Recovery(Phase III)
• Prehistoric settlements in the Little River area of South Carolina (38HR475 and 38HR476) for WESI, Inc.,
Myrtle Beach,SC
• Prehistoric site (38HR496) and 18' to 201 century historic site (38HR495) for DDC Engineering, Myrtle
Beach,SC
Civil War encampment(441W0204)for Isle of Wight County,Isle of Wight,VA
• Prehistoric village(310N1578)and late 18th/early 19"century plantation(310N1582)for R.A.Management,
Charlotte,NC
*A detailed listing of individual projects and reports is available upon request
M. Brooke Brilliant
■ Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas ■ 121 East First St., Clayton,NC 27520
■ brookebrilliant @archcon.org ■ (919) 553-9007
Education
2011 MA Anthropology,University of South Carolina,Columbia, SC
Thesis: Colonoware, Creolization, and Interactions between African Americans and Native
Americans during the Colonial Period in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
2005 BS Anthropology,Summa cum laude, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Field Schools
2007 SCRAP Field School,Webster Farm,Franklin,NH
Performed Phase I and II excavations at a French and Indian War Era Fort site. Duties included
setting up a grid,mapping,recording field notes and artifact analysis and cataloging.
2007 Lab Methods in the Identification of Human Skeletal Remains,Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA
Short course focusing on determination of age, sex, ancestry, stature and pathology of skeletal
remains.
2005 Field School in Historical Archaeology, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Performed Phase III excavations at the 18th century Drayton Hall site. Performed Phase III
excavations at the mid 18th century Willtown Parsonage site. Performed a Phase I survey at the late
17"'to 18th century Colonial Dorchester site. Duties included laying in a grid, operating the transit,
maintaining a field specimen log and artifact bags,taking field notes, mapping and artifact processing
and analysis.
Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications satisfy the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for an archaeologist
(36 CFR 61).
Familiarity with 36 CFR 800
Experience using a Trimble GPS unit
Proficient in Microsoft Office(Word,Excel and PowerPoint)
Professional Memberships
Archaeological Society of South Carolina
Society for Historical Archaeology
Southeastern Archaeological Conference
Awards
2010 Archaeological Society of South Carolina Grant-in-Aid recipient
2005 Departmental Honors, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
2005 Outstanding Student Award, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Experience
2011-Current Lab Supervisor,Field Technician, and Cell Tower Specialist, Archaeological Consultants of the
Carolinas,Inc., Clayton,NC
Duties include performing Phase I surveys, artifact analysis, curation preparation,report writing, and
background and historical research.
2011 Field Technician,New South Associates, Columbia, SC
Performed a Phase I survey at Fort Stewart in Richmond Hill, GA. Duties included taking field notes,
mapping, and delineating sites.
2011-2009 Teaching Assistant,University of South Carolina,Columbia, SC
Assisted with the following courses: Primates,People, and Prehistory; Archaeology in Film and
Popular Culture; and Understanding other Cultures. Responsibilities included leading discussion
sections and reviews for exams; grading papers and exams; and assigning final grades.
2009 Field Technician,New South Associates, Columbia, SC
Performed a Phase I survey of portions of the Francis Marion National Forest in Berkeley and
Charleston Counties, SC. Duties included taking field notes,mapping, taking points with a Trimble
GPS unit, and supervising a crew in the survey and in the delineation of sites.
2009 Field Technician,Diachronic Research Foundation, Columbia, SC
Performed a Phase III studies at the Kolb site(38DA75) and a Phase I survey of the Stilley Site in
Marion County, SC. Duties included taking notes,mapping, feature excavation and washing artifacts.
2009 Field Technician,TRC,Atlanta, GA
Performed a Phase III excavation on a prehistoric site (1CW232) in Choctaw County, AL. Duties
included taking notes, mapping, feature excavation and maintaining artifact bags.
2008 Field Technician,New South Associates, Columbia, SC
Performed a Phase II survey on a prehistoric site (38FA360) in Jenkinsville, SC. Duties included
laying in a grid and maintaining the field specimen log and artifact bags.
2008 Archaeologist II,R. Christopher Goodwin and Associates,New Orleans, LA
Performed Phase I surveys on access roads,work spaces and reroutes as part of a pipeline project.
Duties included maintaining the field specimen log, artifact bags and field notes and taking points
with a Trimble GPS unit.
2008 Field Technician,New South Associates, Columbia, SC
Performed a Phase I survey on areas which would be impacted by the expansion of the V.C. Summer
Nuclear Station located in Jenkinsville, SC. Duties included maintaining the field specimen log and
artifact bags.
2008 Research Assistant, Daniel Vivian,Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,MD
Researched 19th century deeds,mortgages and titles to Mulberry Plantation.
2008-2007 Field and Lab Technician, Diachronic Research Foundation, Columbia, SC
Performed Phase I, II, and III studies at Fort Johnson (38CH69) and Phase III studies at the Kolb site
(38DA75). Duties included mapping, feature excavation, water screening, cataloging and analyzing
artifacts from the Fort Johnson site and writing a portion of the Fort Johnson field report.
2007 Field Technician,New South Associates, Columbia, SC
Performed a Phase I survey of a prehistoric site (38SU182) as part of an impact analysis study.
Duties included examining artifacts for recent damage and evaluating the impact of several roads that
ran through the site.
2007 Field Technician,New South Associates, Stone Mountain, GA
Performed a Phase I survey in Houston and Twiggs Counties, GA. Duties included maintaining the
field specimen log and artifact bags.
2007 Teaching Assistant,Forensic Anthropology, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Responsibilities included preparing and leading labs on identifying, siding, sexing, aging and
ancestry determination of human bones and leading a lecture.
2005 Archaeology Lab Intern, The Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC
Responsible for artifact analysis, conservation of metal artifacts through electrolysis, interfacing with
the public and exhibition preparation.
2005 Teaching Assistant, Biological Anthropology,College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Responsibilities included preparing and aiding with labs concerning genetics,primate evolution and
anthropometry; leading review sessions; and grading lab work.
Volunteer Experience
2010 The Society for Georgia Archaeology ArchaeoBus, Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA.
Presented information about archaeological methodology,historic and prehistoric ceramic and lithic analysis,
ethnobotany, and prehistoric foodways to the public.
2010 Archaeological Society of South Carolina Fall Field Day at Charles Towne Landing, Charleston, SC.
Presented information about the University of South Carolina's anthropology program.
2005 Plantation Day,Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC
Presented basic information about archaeological excavations and artifact analysis to the public.
Papers Authored
Brilliant, Brooke
2012 Review of Pox, Empire, Shackles, and Hides: The Townsend Site, 1670-1715. In Anthropology Review
Database. Electronic document,http://wings.buffalo.edu/ARD/cgi/showme.egi?keycode=3997.
2009 The Charleston Eagle Bottle: A Link to Pharmaceutical Practices and Jewish Life in the Nineteenth
Century.South Carolina Antiquities 41:63-70.
Conference Papers and Presentations
Brilliant, Brooke
2012 From Colonoware to Communication: An Examination of the Interactions between Native Americans
and African Americans in the South Carolina Lowcountry during the Colonial Period. Paper presented at
the 2nd Annual Charles Towne Landing Archaeology Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
2011 An Examination of the Interactions between African Americans and Native Americans in the Lowcountry
Region of South Carolina through a Stylistic Analysis of Colonowares. Paper presented at the Hilton Head
Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina Business Meeting, Hilton I eVad, South Carolina.
2011 Colonoware: Pots,People, and the Process of Creolization. Paper presented at the 44 Conference on
Historical and Underwater Archaeology, Austin, Texas.
2011 Exploring Interactions:An Examination of the Colonowares from Drayton Hall and the Lord Ashley
Settlement. Paper presented at the Archaeological Society of South Carolina Annual Conference on
South Carolina Archaeology,Columbia, South Carolina.
Technical Reports
Brilliant, Brooke
2011 Archaeological Survey of the U.S. Cellular Kings Road Cell Tower Tract and Access Easement Horry County,
South Carolina. Prepared for Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. Copies available from Archaeological
Consultants of the Carolinas, Clayton,NC.
Steen, Carl with Contributions by Brooke Nicholson Brilliant
2009 Archaeology at Fort Johnson 2007 Draft Report. Prepared for Liollio Architecture and the College of
Charleston. Copies available from Diachronic Research Foundation, Columbia, SC.
References
Natalie Adams, Principal Investigator,New South Associates, 722 Blanding St#A, Columbia, SC 29201,
(803) 647-5983, npadams @newsouthassoc.com
Dr. Kenneth G. Kelly,Graduate Director,Professor of Archaeology,University of South Carolina, 1512
Pendleton, Street, Hamilton College, Columbia, SC, 29208, (803) 777-2616, Kenneth.kelly @sc.edu
Dawn Reid, President,Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas, 121 East First St, Clayton, SC 27520, (919)
553-9007, dawnreid @archcon.org
Carl Steen,Archaeologist, Diachronic Research Foundation, PO Box 50394, Columbia, SC 29250, (803)
929-0294, diachronic @aol.com