Tribal Monitoring During NW Malheur Project Implem

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon-Washington Region is seeking tribal monitoring services for the Northwest Malheur Project Implementation in 2025. Specifically, the BLM requires cultural resource identification, monitoring, documentation, and reporting near the Castle Rock Traditional Cultural Property. The solicitation (140L4325Q0021) is for a firm fixed-price commercial service with the Burns Paiute Tribe, who are uniquely qualified to identify traditionally significant sites in the project landscape. The solicitation was originally posted on March 27, 2025, with subsequent amendments extending the proposal due date to April 24, 2025. The BLM has determined that the Burns Paiute Tribe represents the best value for the government, based on their specialized knowledge and an existing Memorandum of Understanding.

The contract is not set aside for any specific designation and is classified under the NAICS category 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services. The period of performance is scheduled from April 30, 2025, to April 15, 2026, spanning approximately 11.5 months. The project will be conducted in the northwest Malheur region, with tribal monitors required to maintain daily monitoring logs and photo documentation within the Area of Tribal Interest. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is expected to be consistent with commercial pricing for similar BLM efforts. The contract involves professional engineering and technical support services, with a Product/Service Code of R425, focusing on protecting tribal and cultural values during the project implementation.