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Big Island September 18, 2019 H:\ORNO\2019 New Projects\Fee Estimate - Big Island Phase 1 Study.docx veterans’ camp – for instance, any pre-contact or other archaeological sites identified at by the Phase I that cannot be avoided may require additional investigation not covered by this proposal. Approach Each Phase I Survey begins with a background and literature review that seeks information regarding previous surveys and known sites within approximately one mile of the project area. This existing data will be reviewed to inform the survey methodology and will be quantified to develop an archaeological probability model. Typical environmental variables increasing archaeological probability include height above surroundings, proximity to water, and well-draining soils – basic variables reducing probability typically include steep slopes and poor drainage. In addition to this basic work that is completed for all surveys, we will review MHM’s site reports and collect additional information to complete an evaluation of the pier, park and veterans’ camp site. A visual inspection of the study area will precede hand excavation of shovel tests. Shovel testing will be necessary where ground surface visibility is limited, and archaeological probability is high. The survey will be responsive to geomorphology, archaeological probability and pa st disturbance at the site. Upon completion of the survey, a report will be prepared for submittal to SHPO. This report will summarize the results of the background review and fieldwork. The report will provide recommendations based on survey findings and will be in accordance with the Office of the State Archaeologist and SHPO Manual for Archaeological Projects in Minnesota. Additional Services If additional archaeological or potentially significant historic artifacts are identified, then the following work must be performed at the Phase I level: • Laboratory Work • State Archaeological Site Form Completion • Curation • Agency Coordination If archaeological materials are identified, then these additional fees typically cost between $6 00 and $1,750 per site at the Phase I level, depending upon the nature of the site – these fees would be in addition to the fees for basic services provided below. If potential significance of archaeological sites cannot be ruled out at the Phase I level and the resources cannot be avoided, then a Phase II evaluation may be required. A new scope of work, schedule, and associated fees can be negotiated for Phase II tasks. This proposal does not include any work toward a Phase II or Phase III. If known features identified by MHM cannot be avoided, then hand excavation of formal test units may be needed to further investigate the potentially impacted features. Schedule Typically, soils must be thawed through at least the top one meter from ground surface and the ground surface must be free of snow in order for archaeological to take place. This investigation will take ten weeks to complete, beginning upon notice to proceed or when ground conditions allow, whichever is latest.