GOVERNOR GEORGE F. DREW MANSION AND CEMETERY – ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) from incorporated professional cultural resource firms or independent registered professional archaeologists for the cultural and historical resource assessment of Governor George F. Drew Mansion and Cemetery in Madison County, Florida. The project shall include archaeological investigation of the ruins and associated cemetery at the site of the Governor George F. Drew mansion to include: (1) archaeological testing, (2) documentation of the extant ruins, (3) cemetery preservation, (4) historical research for report and exhibits, and (5) recommendations for future work and National Register eligibility determination.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

January 18, 2008                   Release of Request for Proposal (RFP)

February 11, 2008                 Request for Proposals due prior to 1:00 p.m. at District Headquarters in Live Oak. Opening will occur at this time.*

February 18, 2008                 Selection of Short Listed Firms at 9:00 a.m. at District Headquarters in Live Oak.*

March 11, 2008                     Governing Board Approval of Selected Firm at 9:00 a.m. at District Headquarters.*

March 12, 2008                     Anticipated start date.

May 12, 2008                         Draft report due

June 30, 2008                         Completion date

*Denotes a public meeting.

Additional information and request packages may be obtained by logging on to www.mysuwanneeriver.com or contacting Edwin McCook, Public Use Coordinator at (386)362-1001.