Phase I ESA Services in Village of Larsen Bay, AK

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pacific Region is seeking a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for an old school site located in the Village of Larsen Bay, Alaska. The assessment requires comprehensive environmental investigation, including historical research, site reconnaissance, interviews with property owners and local officials, and field work to identify potential contamination risks. Contractors must follow ASTM E1527-21 standards and prepare detailed draft and final reports documenting environmental conditions. The solicitation will award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with technical evaluations based on the offeror's approach, project management capabilities, and key personnel qualifications. Quotes must be submitted via email to Jodi Zachary by April 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific, with a contract performance period from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) within the NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services), with a small business size standard of $25,000,000. The procurement will be executed through a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with the primary location of work in Larsen Bay, Alaska. Potential bidders must complete an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, certifying their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act, which requires 51% ownership by a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract will cover a comprehensive environmental site assessment focusing on potential contamination at the old school site. The field work is tentatively scheduled for spring, contingent on site accessibility, with draft report submission required within 45 days of field work completion and a final report due 75 days after field work concludes.