Real Estate Appraisal of Lower Grey Cloud Island - Gravel Pit in Washington County, MN

Project ID: W912ES26QA065 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	USACE St. Paul District
Deadline	06/03/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	$25,000 - $90,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	531320 - Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
PSC	R411 - Support- Professional: Real Property Appraisals
Location	10120 Grey Cloud Island Dr S, St Paul Park, MN 55071 Cottage Grove, MN 55071 USA

Description

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District requires a State of Minnesota certified General Appraiser to perform a real estate appraisal and prepare a report to be used by the Government in connection with a proposed acquisition of specified real property rights. The property is approximately 331.33 acres adjacent to the Mississippi River known as Lower Grey Cloud Island at Cottage Grove in Washington County, Minnesota. The site is a largely depleted gravel mining pit the Government intends to use for placement of dredged material. This requirement was previously solicited, but no contract was awarded due to changes in requirements after significant developments impacting the future use of the site became known. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS 531320, Offices of Real Estate Appraisers, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of Best Value to the Government, with Technical factors such as Personnel Qualifications, experience writing UASFLA-compliant appraisal reports, and experience with property appraisals involving sand, gravel and aggregate mining, when combined with Past Performance, being more important than price. Offerors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to include current FAR and DFARS Representations and Certifications to be eligible to receive Federal awards. Offers should be submitted through the PIEE module.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District is seeking a certified General Appraiser in the State of Minnesota to conduct a real estate appraisal for approximately 331.33 acres of property known as Lower Grey Cloud Island, located adjacent to the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota. This appraisal is necessary for the Government's proposed acquisition of specified real property rights intended for the placement of dredged material. The requirement follows a previous solicitation that did not result in an award due to changes in requirements after significant developments regarding the future use of the site were identified. Work Details The appraiser will be responsible for: 1. Conducting a comprehensive appraisal of Lower Grey Cloud Island, including detailed descriptions and evaluations of six specific parcels within the site. 2. Preparing an appraisal report compliant with UASFLA standards and including legal considerations related to Navigation Servitude. 3. Analyzing market conditions and competition for dredged material disposal, assessing whether materials deposited by USACE constitute a commercially marketable product. 4. Evaluating state reclamation requirements associated with sand and gravel operations and determining responsibilities for reclamation costs. 5. Addressing potential impacts on existing mining operations due to the proposed acquisition, including highest and best use analysis. 6. Including required addenda such as maps, photographs, and evidence of coordination with property owners in the final report. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period that includes time for inspection, appraisal preparation, and delivery of the final report within 180 days post-inspection. Place of Performance Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota.

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