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TOWN OF BOSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39 APPROVAL TO RETAIN DEUEL ARCHAEOLOGY & CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Town of Boston is undertaking the Water System Improvements Phase 2 project; and WHEREAS, as part of the project review process, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) has required the completion of archaeological investigations, including a Phase IA literature search and sensitivity assessment and, if warranted, a Phase IB field investigation; and WHEREAS, the Town, through its engineering consultant CPL, solicited proposals for the required archaeological services; and WHEREAS, Deuel Archaeology & Cultural Resource Management submitted proposals dated April 10, 2026 for both Phase IA and Phase IB services for the project; and WHEREAS, the Phase IA proposal includes environmental and historical research, site file review, field reconnaissance, archaeological sensitivity assessment, and preparation of a report for submission to NYSOPRHP, the Town, and CPL, at a cost of $4,795.00; WHEREAS, the Phase IB proposal includes subsurface field investigation, including shovel test pits, artifact processing and analysis, site documentation, and preparation of a report for submission to NYSOPRHP, the Town, and CPL, at a base cost of $2,395.00 plus $25.00 per shovel test pit, with total cost dependent upon field conditions; WHEREAS, a competing proposal was received from Chronicle Heritage at a significantly higher cost; and WHEREAS, CPL has recommended the retention of Deuel Archaeology & Cultural Resource Management based upon its qualifications, experience, and cost-effectiveness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to accept the proposals of Deuel Archaeology & Cultural Resource Management dated April 10, 2026, for Phase IA and Phase IB archaeological services for the Water System Improvements Phase 2 project; and be it further RESOLVED, that the total cost for Phase IA services shall not exceed $4,795.00, and the cost for Phase IB services shall consist of a base fee of $2,395.00 plus $25.00 per shovel test pit, as required; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the foregoing.