Real Estate Appraisal of Lower Grey Cloud Island - Gravel Mine in Washington County, MN W912ES26QA021
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 01, 2026A Minnesota-certified General Appraiser is required to perform a real estate appraisal and prepare a report for the proposed acquisition of property rights on Lower Grey Cloud Island, an approximately 331.33-acre parcel in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota.
Award will be based on Best Value, with evaluation factors emphasizing: (1) experience writing UASFLA-compliant appraisal reports; (2) recent and relevant experience appraising Sand, Gravel, and Aggregate mining properties; and (3) a narrative approach to gathering sales data and property information, with these factors collectively more important than price. This is a presolicitation planning notice indicating an RFQ will be issued in the near future and it does not commit to contracting action.
This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. In the near future, the Government intends to issue a Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation. This PRESOLICITATON notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to take any contracting action. 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 known as Lower Grey Cloud Island at Cottage Grove in Washington County, Minnesota. This solicitation will be 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS 531320, Offices of Real Estate Appraisers, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. It is anticipated this solicitation will result in a contract awarded on the basis of Best Value to the Government, with factors such as Appraiser experience writing UASFLA-Compliant appraisal reports; Recent and Relevant experience with property appraisals involving Sand, Gravel and Aggregate mining; and Narrative of approach to gathering relevant sales data and property information, when combined, being more important than price.
From Presolicitation posted on Dec 31, 2025The 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 known as Lower Grey Cloud Island at Cottage Grove in Washington County, Minnesota. 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 factors such as Appraiser experience writing UASFLA-Compliant appraisal reports; Recent and Relevant experience with property appraisals involving Sand, Gravel and Aggregate mining; and Narrative of approach to gathering relevant sales data and property information, when combined, being more important than price. Offerors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), including current FAR and DFARS Representations and Certifications to be eligible to receive Federal awards. Offers must be submitted using the PIEE Module.
From Solicitation posted on Jan 06, 2026Notice history
2-
Presolicitation Posted Dec 31, 2025
-
Solicitation LATEST Posted Jan 06, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
Details
Award Information
Not yet awarded
Contacts
Phone
Agency
Place of Performance
55071