The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a UASFLA-compliant appraisal for a 331.33-acre site (Lower Grey Cloud Island) near St. Paul, MN, to be used as a placement site for dredged materials from the Upper Mississippi River. The property is a depleted gravel pit currently mined for sand and gravel; a planned mining expansion was withdrawn in February 2026. Performance will occur in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, requiring an in-person site inspection. Key timelines include a preliminary highest-and-best-use strategy due 60–90 days after award, a draft report within 150 days of inspection, and final acceptance within 180 days of inspection. This opportunity is a 100% small-business set-aside under NAICS 531320, with selection based on best value.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District requires a UASFLA-compliant appraisal report with market value and highest and best use analysis for a 331.33-acre site known as Lower Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, near St. Paul. The property, a depleted gravel pit, is being considered for acquisition as a placement site for dredged materials from the Upper Mississippi River. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 531320, with selection based on best value considering qualifications, relevant experience, past performance, and price. Performance timelines include a preliminary highest and best use strategy due 60-90 days after award, a draft report due 150 days after site inspection, and final acceptance within 180 days of inspection. An online information session will be held on July 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT; interested parties must email the Contract Specialist by July 24, 2026, to receive the meeting link.