The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, intends to award a sole source contract to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians for maintenance and operations at the Red Lake Dam located in Clearwater County, Minnesota. The contract encompasses essential services such as mowing, litter removal, gage reading, dike mowing, prescribed burn services, and staff gage survey/resetting, all of which are critical for the upkeep of the dam and surrounding areas. This procurement reflects a historical commitment to employing the Red Lake Band for work within their reservation, as mandated by a 1949 Department of Interior memorandum, and is valued at $35,000 annually, totaling $175,000 including options. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Scott E. Hendrix at scott.e.hendrix@usace.army.mil by 3:00 PM on March 6, 2025, as no competitive proposals will be accepted.