Phase I ESA Services in Village of Allakaket, AK

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pacific Region is soliciting Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) services for an old school site located in the Village of Allakaket, Alaska. The contract seeks a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment to identify potential environmental risks and contaminants at the site. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with offerors required to submit detailed technical and pricing attachments, including company information, qualifications, past performance references, and key personnel resumes. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM Pacific on April 9, 2025, with a contract period of performance from April 21, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The NAICS code for this procurement is 562910 (Remediation Services), with contractors expected to complete the entire environmental assessment within approximately 75 days from contract award.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under the Buy Indian Act, with strict requirements for Indian-owned companies to qualify. Contractors must demonstrate eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise, with at least 51% ownership by a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity. The project involves four primary tasks: project management and planning, interviews and records review, field work, and reporting. The final deliverable will include an electronic PDF and three hard copies of a comprehensive assessment report, with all electronic files provided in editable formats. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with the place of performance being the Village of Allakaket, Alaska. Potential contractors should note that false or misleading information in their submission can result in legal penalties under federal statutes.