LAC 25:I.115. Applications for Contracts

A. Applicants qualified in compliance with §109 foregoing and desiring a contract for investigation of a state archaeological landmark shall file an application with the commission at least three months prior to the proposed beginning date of field operations. B. Applications for contracts shall be prepared on standard forms available from the commission. The applications must include: 1. a statement of the purpose of the investigation; 2. an outline of the proposed work; 3. an accurate sketch plan of the particular site or area to be investigated and a map showing the latitude and longitude; 4. a proposed beginning date for the field work and an estimated length of time which will be devoted to field work; 5. the name, address, and telephone number of the professional archaeologist who will be in immediate charge of the project; 6. the location where the specimens, material, and data will be kept during the analysis of the results of investigation; 7. the proposed date of submission of a final report describing the results of the investigation; 8. evidence of adequate funds, personnel, equipment, and facilities to complete the proposed investigation properly and to restore the landmark to its original condition. C. Special circumstances may require that a contract be executed on short notice, especially when a site is threatened with immediate destruction. In such cases, application procedures are the same except that the three months lead time is waived. The chairman will poll commission members for immediate approval or disapproval of such emergency applications.