Region 1 CERCLA Mine Reclamation Support
ID: 1282B124R0082Type: Presolicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC IMWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking qualifications from architect-engineering firms for the Region 1 CERCLA Mine Reclamation Support contract. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focuses on remediation services for historic mine sites across Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota, including notable locations such as Barker-Hughesville and Beal Mountain. The selected contractor will be responsible for contaminated site investigations, reclamation design, and environmental assessments in compliance with CERCLA guidelines, with a total contract value of $15 million over a potential five-year term. Interested firms must submit their qualifications by September 16, 2024, and are required to register in SAM for eligibility; for further inquiries, they can contact Jessica Lyn H. Rasmussen at jessica.rasmussen@usda.gov.

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    JESSICA LYN H. RASMUSSEN
    JESSICA.RASMUSSEN@USDA.GOV
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    The US Forest Service, Region 1, is soliciting qualifications for an Architect/Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on remediation services for historic mine sites in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The contract covers active sites such as Barker-Hughesville, Beal Mountain, New World, and Riley Pass. Interested firms must meet specific qualifications, including professional certifications and prior experience related to contaminated site investigations, reclamation design, and environmental assessments under CERCLA guidelines. Key evaluation criteria include professional qualifications, technical competence, capacity for timely work completion, past performance, and geographical proximity to the project sites. A single firm will be awarded the contract, with a total value of $15 million for a potential five-year term. Responses are due by September 16, 2024, with firms required to register in SAM for eligibility. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to managing environmental remediation effectively while engaging qualified contractors.
    The US Forest Service, Region 1, seeks an Architect/Engineering firm for an IDIQ contract to provide professional services for mine reclamation across four states (Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota). The work entails environmental engineering, design, and remediation, with a focus on historical mine sites. Firms must be licensed in Montana and South Dakota, and hold reciprocity in Idaho and North Dakota. The contract, worth up to $15 million, will be awarded based on criteria like professional qualifications, specialized experience, past performance, and proximity to project sites. Responses are due by September 16, 2024, with the contract potentially lasting five years. This is not a request for proposals; interested parties must submit qualification statements and additional information as guided.
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