CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Riley Pass Bluff B Mine Reclamation Project

The USDA Forest Service, Custer Gallatin National Forest is seeking qualified contractors to perform mine waste remediation services for the Riley Pass Bluff B Mine Reclamation Project located in Harding County, South Dakota. The project scope includes mobilization and demobilization, construction surveying and staking, erosion control, channel borrow excavation and placement, mine waste excavation and compaction in consolidation areas, and road clearing and scoria placement. All personnel must have completed OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refresher training prior to work on site, as the mine waste may contain hazardous materials presenting an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment. Contractors must comply with OSHA hazardous waste site regulations (29 CFR 1910.120). This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only, and interested vendors must submit responses limited to two pages by January 29, 2026, including company name, SAM UEI, contact information, capability demonstrations with at least three examples of similar work, and business size classification under NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services). Responses should be sent to alisha.knaub@usda.gov.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation, though the government encourages participation from small businesses, HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned small businesses. The project is estimated at $1 million to $5 million and will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract. No incumbent contractor or potential awardee is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) applies with a 1,000-employee size standard for small business classification. This sources sought notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract, though it indicates the government's intent to proceed with formal solicitation once vendor capabilities are assessed.