Phase I ESA Services in Village of Kipnuk, AK

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education is seeking a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for an old school site located in the Village of Kipnuk, Alaska. The solicitation, identified as number 140A0525Q0010, requires a comprehensive environmental assessment following ASTM E1527-21 standard practices, which includes research of historical documents, site reconnaissance, contamination identification, and risk evaluation. Quotes must be submitted via email to Jodi Zachary by 9:00 AM Pacific on April 2, 2025, with evaluation conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method that assesses price reasonableness, quote completeness, and technical approach. Key evaluation criteria will include qualifications of key personnel and project management capabilities. The contract will utilize NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) with a small business size standard of $25,000,000.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), requiring strict compliance with Buy Indian Act regulations and mandating that offerors meet specific tribal enterprise eligibility criteria. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a performance period from April 21, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with all work required to be completed by the June 30, 2026 deadline. The project timeline includes specific milestones such as an initial meeting within 28 days of award, draft workplan by 56 days, interviews and records review by 90 days, and field work scheduled during spring, dependent on site accessibility. The final report is to be submitted 75 days after field work completion. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, adhere to federal, state, and tribal regulations, and coordinate all communications through the BIA Alaska Regional Office, with the ultimate goal of determining potential environmental contamination and risks at the old school site.