Phase I ESA Services in Village of Kwigillingok, AK

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for an old school site located in the Village of Kwigillingok, Alaska. The solicitation, issued by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education, requires a comprehensive environmental investigation following ASTM E1527-21 standards. Contractors will be responsible for project management, field work, interviews, records review, and comprehensive reporting to identify potential environmental contamination and risks at the site. The procurement will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with quotes evaluated first on price and then on technical merit based on the offeror's understanding of the Performance Work Statement. Interested contractors must submit their quote via email to the Contracting Officer by April 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific time, with the quote including detailed information about company qualifications, pricing, technical approach, key personnel, and past performance references.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), with a NAICS code of 562910 (Remediation Services) and a small business size standard of $25 million. The performance period for the project spans from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with an expected completion timeline of approximately 75 days after contract award. Specific project milestones include a draft report submission 45 days after field work and final report submission 75 days after field work. Contractors must complete tasks including site reconnaissance, historical document research, contamination identification, and risk evaluation, with mandatory coordination with BIA's Alaska Regional Office and adherence to federal, state, and tribal regulations. While no specific award value is mentioned, the project requires detailed environmental assessment documentation and comprehensive evaluation of the old school site's environmental conditions.