Phase 1 ESA, Tununak, AK

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (PH1 ESA) for an old school site located in the Village of Tununak, Alaska. The project aims to evaluate potential environmental contamination, perform site reconnaissance, and conduct comprehensive research to identify any environmental risks or liabilities at the 3.55-acre BIA parcel. Contractors must submit quotes by February 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with the evaluation based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria. Qualified firms must provide at least three past performance references and demonstrate project management capabilities. Key contract requirements include conducting field work, interviewing local stakeholders, reviewing historical records, and preparing a detailed environmental assessment report within specified timelines.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 562910 with a $25 million size standard. The period of performance runs from March 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a Firm-Fixed-Price award mechanism. The project site encompasses an old school building currently used as teacher housing, a former tank farm, generator building, and storage building. Contractors must coordinate with local tribal governments, comply with federal, state, and tribal regulations, and submit all public communications through the BIA Alaska Regional Office. The geographic location is approximately 120 miles west of Bethel, Alaska, presenting unique logistical challenges for conducting the environmental site assessment in a remote rural setting.