Devils lake WMD (AKA nestegard)

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking a real estate appraisal service for 520 acres of vacant land located in Benson County, North Dakota, specifically within the Devils Lake Wetland Management District (WMD) and Benson County Waterfowl Production Area (WPA). The appraisal must comply with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) and USPAP standards, with the contractor required to hold a current Certified General Appraiser license in North Dakota or demonstrate the ability to obtain a temporary permit. The solicitation's evaluation criteria will focus on state certification, technical acceptability, past performance, delivery date, and price, with the award to be made on a Best Value/Trade Off basis. Potential offerors must submit their quotes by February 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with any questions due by February 19, 2025. The target period of performance is 130 days from award, with an initial appraisal report required within 90 days.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), with a size standard of $9.5 million. The land parcel includes approximately 240 acres encumbered with a Waterfowl Management Rights easement, which encompasses 58 acres of designated wetlands, with additional portions located in designated wetlands and flood hazard areas. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the opportunity is specifically focused on appraising this unique property in North Dakota's Benson County. The precise award value is not explicitly stated, but the contract will involve a comprehensive appraisal of the entire 520-acre tract. The place of performance will be the specified land area within the Devils Lake Wetland Management District, requiring the selected appraiser to conduct a thorough on-site assessment of the property's characteristics and value.