Gleave Fee Purchase, AVIS Case Number: 224917

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking a qualified real estate appraiser to conduct a market value appraisal of an unimproved 160-acre parcel located in Burke County, North Dakota, near Lignite. The solicitation requires an appraiser with current North Dakota Certified General Appraiser credentials and demonstrated experience with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) within the past five years. Prospective contractors must demonstrate technical competency in similar property appraisals and geographic familiarity with the region. The evaluation will prioritize State Certification, Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Delivery Date, with these factors collectively weighted more significantly than price. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on January 28, 2025, with a requested notice of intent to quote by January 24, 2025.

This 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 target performance period is 230 calendar days from award, with an initial appraisal due within 90 days of contract commencement. The property is situated within the Crosby Wetland Management District, located approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Lignite, near the intersection of 98th Street NW and 86th Avenue NW. While specific award values are not detailed in the solicitation, the contract will be structured as a professional services engagement for a precise property valuation assessment. The place of performance will be the specified 160-acre parcel in Burke County, North Dakota, with potential additional work conducted from the contractor's professional offices.