F--CEPR Land Acquisition AAI
ID: 140R1725Q0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONGRAND COULEE POWER OFFICEGRAND COULEE, WA, 99133, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7f67bda978ee48b6bed3931b5347b51d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Coulee Power Office, is seeking sources for conducting Pre-Acquisition Environmental Assessments (AAIs) related to the acquisition of 14 flowage easements in Kittitas County, Washington. The primary objective of this procurement is to identify qualified service providers capable of performing environmental assessments that comply with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and associated regulations, ensuring the government meets necessary environmental liability protections. These assessments are crucial for establishing defenses against potential liabilities associated with contaminated properties prior to acquisition. Interested firms must submit their capabilities statements, including company information and relevant experience, by October 18, 2024, at 2 PM EDT to Jeri Wahl at JWahl@usbr.gov. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wahl, Jeri
    JWahl@usbr.gov
    Files
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    DOI_EA_Guidance_1.pdf
    The document provides guidance for conducting pre-acquisition environmental site assessments (ESAs) for federal land transactions to minimize environmental liability associated with contaminated properties. Jointly authored by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the guidance outlines the necessity of complying with "All Appropriate Inquiries" (AAI) regulations as mandated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Oil Pollution Act (OPA). It details the qualifications needed for environmental professionals, the process of contracting consultants, and the recommended structure for final reports. The primary objectives include identifying hazardous conditions associated with potential acquisitions, ensuring agencies meet environmental liability defenses, and fostering a consistent approach in ESAs across federal land managing agencies. Key steps in the assessment process involve comprehensive record reviews, site visits, stakeholder interviews, and potential follow-up sampling. Specific worksheets and appendices provide templates and checklists to assist agencies in gathering pertinent data systematically. Overall, this guidance is essential for federal agencies engaged in land acquisition, reinforcing the importance of thorough environmental evaluations to protect public interest and adhere to statutory requirements.
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