Notice Of Intent to Sole Source - Appraisal Services for CEPRS Parcels 087035 &

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center has issued a Notice of Intent to sole source appraisal services for two parcels (087035 and 146935) located northwest of Roslyn, Washington as part of the Cle Elum Pool Raise project under the Yakima Basin Water Enhancement Project. The notice indicates the government's intention to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Deer Park Appraisals for market valuation and appraisal report services. The appraisal will support the Bureau of Reclamation's determination of just compensation for flowage easement property rights acquisition. The two parcels comprise approximately 1.93 acres total and contain various improvements including a storage building, heated cabin, pumphouse, and fencing. The Cle Elum Pool Raise project aims to increase the maximum water level of Cle Elum Reservoir by three feet to improve instream flows, with anticipated completion in 2028.

Interested contractors have until April 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time to submit a capabilities statement limited to four pages addressing their relevant experience in real property appraisal services. Submissions must be sent via email to Contracting Officer Heather Smith at heather_smith@ibc.doi.gov with "NOI - CEPR Parcels 087035 & 146935" in the subject line and should include company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, and point of contact information. Although there are no specific eligibility restrictions stated, contractors should demonstrate experience comparable to the appraisal requirements for the two parcels. The government reserves the right to issue a competitive Request for Quote based on responses received and is under no obligation to award a contract to any respondent. No compensation is available for information submitted, submissions are voluntary, and the government will not provide feedback or evaluate submissions.