Phase I ESA Svs in Village of Copper Center, 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 Copper Center, Alaska, approximately 160 miles east of Anchorage. The contract involves conducting a comprehensive environmental assessment following ASTM E1527-21 standards, which includes project management, field work, site inspections, interviews with past and present property owners, and detailed documentation of potential environmental risks and contaminants. The solicitation requires contractors to complete the project within 75 days after contract award, with specific milestones including draft report submission at 45 days and final report submission at 75 days. The procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, with quotes due by April 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific time. Contractors must submit detailed technical and pricing information, including company qualifications, key personnel resumes, and contract references.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), with the NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) and a small business size standard of $25,000,000. The performance period is scheduled from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026, as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Potential offerors must complete an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, demonstrating eligibility under the Buy Indian Act and proving that a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity owns at least 51% of the firm. The project will involve coordinating with the BIA, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and local tribal governments to assess the environmental conditions of the old school site. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the assessment will require comprehensive research, site reconnaissance, and thorough documentation of potential environmental risks and contamination.