With offices in the states of California and Idaho, we provide archaeological and cultural resources studies thoughout the western United States. The diverse experience and proven track record of our principals, Ms. Barbie Getchell and Mr. John E. Atwood, assures that our investigations are performed in a timely, cost effective, and high quality manner. Because the cost of an investigation is directly related to the nature, size, and scale of a particular project, all jobs are individually evaluated before a cost estimate is provided.

In order to properly evaluate a project, we require that our clients first provide us a map depicting the size, shape, and location of the subject property as well as any other relevant information about the proposed project such as a project description and the identification of the agency requiring the study. After this information is received, we will review all of the project material and conduct a review of our in-house records. PAST, Inc. will then develop a proposed scope-of-work and cost estimate for the project; the details of which can be quickly transmitted back to our clients by phone, FAX or email and followed-up by a written estimate. Most of our contracts are based on a firm fixed price so our clients know the exact cost of a project; however, our services can also be billed on a time and expenses basis too!

Some of the services we offer include:

• Phase I Cultural Resources Survey and Inventories
• Phase II Subsurface Testing
• Phase III Data Recovery Investigations
• Excavation Monitoring
• CRM Plans
• Educational Programs

In order to accomplish our work in a cost effective manor, PAST, Inc. maintains extensive in-house records and a wide range of field and laboratory equipment that is needed for archaeological investigations. For data analysis and report preparation, we maintain computer systems with the latest software to produce timely professional reports. Since all of our reports are produced electronically, PAST, Inc. can also provide this information to our clients digitally on CD-R or DVD-R media as PDF files (other file formats are available upon request). Furthermore, our reports address all applicable cultural resource laws and clearly defines all management options.