Appraisal Services for Big County WPA Land Exchang

The Department of the Interior's Appraisal and Valuation Services Office is seeking a Certified General Appraiser to conduct land appraisal services for three separate land tracts totaling approximately 11.03 acres in Big Stone County, Minnesota, as part of a land exchange project. The procurement requires appraisals of a 3.18-acre L-shaped parcel, a 7.64-acre area consisting of two sections, and two parallel strips totaling 2.21 acres, all currently used for agricultural or wetland purposes. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, hold a valid Minnesota Certified General Appraiser license, and demonstrate experience appraising wetland and agricultural tracts. The evaluation will prioritize technical qualifications, initial delivery date, and past performance over pricing considerations. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on August 25, 2025, with a pre-submission intent notification required by August 21, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 for Offices of Real Estate Appraisers. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a performance period of 255 calendar days, including an initial appraisal target of 90 days from contract award. The work involves properties located in Section 23, T124N, R47W Big Stone County, Minnesota, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Barry, Minnesota. The land tracts are associated with various Property Identification Numbers (PIDs) and include portions of the O'Connell Waterfowl Production Area (WPA). The solicitation document does not specify the contract value or identify any current incumbents for this appraisal services requirement.