Real Estate Appraisal of Lower Grey Cloud Island - Gravel Pit in Washington County, MN
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District is soliciting proposals for a Real Estate Appraisal of the Lower Grey Cloud Island - Gravel Pit in Washington County, MN. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a State of Minnesota certified General Appraiser to value approximately 331.33 acres for a proposed acquisition. Offers are due June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a State of Minnesota certified General Appraiser to perform a real estate appraisal and prepare a report for the Government's proposed acquisition of specific real property rights. The property, approximately 331.33 acres adjacent to the Mississippi River at Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, is known as Lower Grey Cloud Island. It is a largely depleted gravel mining pit intended for the placement of dredged material. This solicitation is a re-solicitation, as a previous attempt resulted in no award due to changes in requirements after significant developments impacting the site's future use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 531320, Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
- Size Standard: $9.5 million
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated on a Best Value to the Government basis. Technical factors, including Personnel Qualifications, experience writing UASFLA-compliant appraisal reports, and experience with property appraisals involving sand, gravel, and aggregate mining, when combined with Past Performance, will be considered more important than price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), including current FAR and DFARS Representations and Certifications, to be eligible for award. Offers must be submitted through the PIEE module. For inquiries, contact John Riederer at John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5614.