Pine Ridge Environmental Assessment for Great Plai

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Region, seeks preparation of an Environmental Assessment and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for a 20-acre fee-to-trust land acquisition at Pine Ridge Reservation, Bennett County, South Dakota, with quotes due September 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. The procurement is 100 percent set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), requiring submission of a completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form certifying eligibility at the time of quote submission, award, and throughout contract performance.

Place of performance is Bennett County, South Dakota. The contractor must prepare a comprehensive Environmental Assessment compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act and Department of Interior standards, plus a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared in accordance with ASTM E1527-21. Key deliverables include analysis of threatened, endangered, and candidate species; wetlands, raptors, wildlife, and vegetation; cultural resources; and biological information review. Desktop review of existing records for bald and golden eagles and migratory birds is acceptable, but the contractor must notify BIA before proceeding if suitable habitat or concerns are identified. The contractor is responsible for obtaining South Dakota Natural Heritage Program data and existing raptor or eagle nest survey data. Scope includes development and posting of a scoping notice in one newspaper, sending up to five scoping letters, preparing draft and final EA with administrative record, and preparing a Notice of Availability posted by BIA. No public meetings, hearings, or additional comment periods beyond a 15-day BIA review of the draft EA are required.

Period of performance runs from September 24, 2026 through January 31, 2027. The NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a $19 million small business size standard. Award will use Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable methodology, evaluating on a pass/fail basis for technical acceptability and selecting the lowest-priced acceptable quote. Quoters must include detailed cost itemization, completed SF-1449 forms, current SAM representations and certifications, a written statement demonstrating understanding of requirements and approach, staffing qualifications with project manager resumes, at least three contract references for similar work, tribal experience summary, and subcontractor qualifications. Service Contract Act wage determinations (Wage Determination No. 2015-5377) apply to non-exempt technical and clerical labor supporting contract deliverables. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, directed to Jodi Zachary (jodi.zachary@bia.gov).