Appraisal and Valuation

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking an appraisal of a 130.9-acre mineral estate property located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, near the New River National Park and Preserve. The solicitation requires a specialized appraisal that must be conducted by a Certified Minerals Appraiser who will subcontract with a West Virginia-licensed real estate appraiser. Technical evaluation will prioritize the qualifications of the mineral valuation expert and real estate appraiser, with a focus on specific certifications and expertise in mineral estate assessment. The contract will be awarded using a best value trade-off method, where technical qualifications and delivery schedule will be weighted more heavily than price. Potential offerors must submit their quotes by 3:00 PM ET on February 21, 2025, with a notice of intent to quote requested by January 15, 2025, and questions due by January 16, 2025.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 for Offices of Real Estate Appraisers, with a firm-fixed-price contract type. The total period of performance is 310 calendar days from award, with an initial appraisal target date of 150 days. The property is accessible via Glade Creek Road and Grandview Sandbar Road, located between the communities of Dillion and Sandstone, approximately 15 miles east of Beckley, West Virginia. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the mineral estate valuation is noted at $35,000.00. The appraisal will strictly focus on the mineral estate, with no valuation of personal property or surface improvements, as the surface estate is already owned by the United States government. The final appraisal report will be used for the proposed acquisition of identified property rights and must comply with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA).