New World Mining District - Response/Restoration Project

The Department of Agriculture’s R1 Regional Office is planning a procurement titled "New World Mining District - Response/Restoration Project," focusing on environmental consulting services. The solicitation, posted on January 26, 2012, falls under NAICS code 562910, which covers environmental cleanup services. The acquisition strategy has shifted to utilize the GSA Federal Supply Schedule 899-1 for procuring these services, indicating a streamlined approach for obtaining the required environmental expertise. The work is to be performed in Cooke City, Montana, with the contracting activities managed from the Forest Service office in Missoula, MT. Points of contact include Contracting Officer Dale R. Reckley and Procurement Technician LeRoy Schmitz, providing direct communication channels for the procurement process. This solicitation is currently in the presolicitation phase, allowing interested vendors to prepare for potential competition. The focus on environmental consulting suggests the project’s goal is likely to address environmental impacts related to mining activities in the New World Mining District through response and restoration efforts.