Appraisal Services in Ada County, Idaho. Case Name

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for market value appraisal services for the Rocky Canyon LWCF Acquisition property, located in Ada County, Idaho. The appraisal report will be used for the potential acquisition of this identified property.

• Service: Market value appraisal of approximately 30 acres of vacant land.

• Property Location: Approximately 4 miles east of downtown Boise, Idaho, in the foothills of the Boise Front.

• Appraisal Standards: Must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 2024 Edition and Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) 6th Edition.

• Report Content: Must include a clear identification of Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions, and conform to the sequence and content outlined in UASFLA Appendix A and B.

• Deliverables: Initial appraisal report (PDF) within 60 days of award, with a final appraisal report (3 paper copies and 1 electronic copy) within 15 calendar days after review and approval.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Target of 120 calendar days from Purchase Order (PO) award.

• Initial Appraisal Target Date: 60 days from contract award.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes due by 15:00 PM Mountain Time, June 3, 2026.

• Submission Method: Email to the Contracting Officer (CO) Morgan Schickler and Contract Specialist (CS) Robert Staats.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on a Best Value/Trade Off basis, considering Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price Quote. Technical Qualifications and Past Performance combined are more important than Price Quote.

• Technical Qualifications: Includes State Certification, Technical Acceptability (experience, geographic competency), and Initial Delivery Date.

• Past Performance: Evaluation of similar assignments, government agency references, and consideration of corrective reviews or rejections.

• Price Quote: Will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers).

• PSC Code: R411 (Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals).

• Registration: Offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov.

• Questions Deadline: Questions due by 15:00 PM Mountain Time, May 29, 2026.

• Intent to Submit: Notify intent to submit a quote by 15:00 PM Mountain Time, May 29, 2026.

• Attachments: Includes SOW, RFQ Exhibits (Parts A-D), and Wage Determination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Finding of No Significant Impact" (FONSI) and a "Decision Record" (DR) related to the "Boise Foothills Acquisitions" project (DOI-BLM-ID-B010-2023-0024-EA). It details the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to acquire two parcels of land totaling approximately 350 acres within the Foothills Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) near Boise, Idaho. The acquisition aims to consolidate land ownership, ensure the retention of crucial winter range habitat for big game, contribute to wildlife and cultural resource conservation, and maintain open space.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it outlines a land acquisition project by the BLM. While not a solicitation for services or goods, it provides context for potential future opportunities related to land management, conservation, or recreational access in the Boise Foothills area. It details the rationale for the acquisition, including alignment with Secretarial Order 3362 and the Four Rivers Resource Management Plan. The document also includes information on the public involvement process, the legal authority for acquisition, and the process for appealing the decision. It confirms that an Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed and that no significant environmental impact is anticipated, thus an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required. The document also includes maps illustrating the proposed acquisition areas.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains various exhibits and attachments related to the Rocky Canyon Parcel, likely for an RFQ (Request for Quotation) or RFP (Request for Proposal). These attachments provide supplementary information to the main solicitation document.

• Exhibits 15-21 (as indicated by the filename B08_SOL_ATT-2_(Exhibits_15-21).pdf):
  • Exhibit 15: Rocky Canyon Topo Maps (includes 1954 Boise ID, 62.5K scale and 1972/2017 Lucky Peak ID, 24K scale maps).
  • Exhibit 16: Rocky Canyon Parcel - Questionnaire for Interview (dated May 1, 2023, conducted by Todd Wang, Environmental Engineer, with Staci Page).
  • Exhibit 17: Image of the Rocky Canyon subject property, noting "no changes and a nice elk herd utilizing the parcel."
  • Exhibit 18: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) dated May 4, 2023, prepared by Todd Wang, P.E., Environmental Engineer. This assessment found no evidence of recognized environmental conditions.
  • Exhibit 19: Memorandum dated April 8, 2025, from the National Operations Center LWCF Environmental Engineer to the Four Rivers Field Office Manager, reviewing and updating the Phase I ESA.
  • Exhibit 20: Power Line Easement document (INST. NO. 577470, BOOK 49, PAGE 279) dated December 23, 1963, between George Robert McAlpine and Eval R. McAlpine, and IDAHO POWER COMPANY.
  • Exhibit 21: Rocky Canyon Title Exceptions document, listing exceptions #1-#13, including general exceptions, taxes, trash services, right of access, ROW for Picket Pin Creek, a Powerline Easement, and a Record of Survey.

These attachments provide critical background information for potential bidders, including:

• Geographic and topographic context of the Rocky Canyon parcel.
• Environmental assessment data indicating no significant environmental concerns.
• Property ownership and easement information, including a power line easement and title exceptions.
• Interview summaries related to the property's history and use. Bidders should review these documents to fully understand the property's characteristics, potential environmental status, and any encumbrances or rights associated with it, which may impact their proposal or the execution of any awarded contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Land Surveyor Report" for the "Rocky Canyon - LWCF Fee Acquisition" project in Ada County, Idaho. It provides a review of the land description and land surveys for a proposed fee acquisition.

• The report confirms that the land description and land surveys are acceptable for the stated purpose, with no issues found.
• It notes that the boundary for the proposed acquisition was surveyed and monumented in 1985 and appears correct.
• A documented BLM opinion on a suspected survey discrepancy of the south boundary of sec. 8 is mentioned.
• The report includes a "General Information" section detailing the property's patent date, ownership transfers, and legal description.
• It also covers "Location and Physical Attributes," "Legal Description," "Area," "Access," "Title Exceptions and Authorized Uses," "Encumbrances," and "Boundary Status."
• A list of Federal and local survey records affecting the property is provided.

This document provides critical details about the land's legal description, survey history, and boundary status, which are essential for any bidder involved in the acquisition process. It confirms the accuracy of the land description and surveys, reducing potential risks for bidders.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Mineral Report" prepared for the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It assesses the mineral potential of privately owned lands proposed for acquisition under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

• Objective: To identify mineral potential for establishing fair market value, assist in public interest considerations during acquisition, and identify any mineral-related concerns.
• Subject Lands: Approximately 12.29 hectares (30.37 acres) of private land in Ada County, Idaho.
• Mineral Potential Assessment: The report analyzes the potential for various mineral resources, including Coal, Oil & Gas, Geothermal, Phosphate, Sodium, Potassium, Locatable Minerals, Critical Minerals, Uranium, Thorium, and Mineral Materials.
• Conclusions: The report concludes "no potential" for Coal, Oil & Gas, Phosphate, Sodium, and Potassium. It indicates "moderate potential" for Geothermal and Locatable Minerals, and "low potential" for Uranium and Thorium. "Moderate potential" is identified for Mineral Materials.
• Recommendations: The report recommends no additional mineral evaluation/exploration, determining mineral estate ownership, confirming title is not encumbered, and states there is no mineral perspective reason not to acquire the land.

This document provides a comprehensive assessment of the mineral resources on the subject land. Bidders interested in opportunities related to land acquisition, mineral rights, or resource development in this area would find this report crucial for understanding the existing mineral landscape and potential liabilities or opportunities associated with the land.