Old Sitting Bull College Remediation RFP
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FOR A STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE PROPERTY REFERRED TO AS:
“Old Sitting Bull College” Fort Yates, ND
February 2025
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1.0 Introduction
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST), Department of Environmental Regulations/Environmental Protection Agency (DER/EPA) is soliciting bids for conducting remedial action for a tribal property that was previously abated for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and mold. The PCB and mold contaminants were removed, and a majority of ACMs were removed. However, certain ACMs were left behind, specifically the sample found in the joint compound of the mechanical room. It was believed that this would not cause issues, due to the vacant status of the building. However, in the fall of 2024, the building caught fire, and a majority of the structure was destroyed. There is concern that the ACM’ s found in the mechanical room and other locations that were not tested will expose tribal members to the adverse health effects of asbestos. The property is located within the community of Fort Yates, ND on the Standing Rock Reservation. The remedial actions and disposal of materials must be conducted in accordance with the SRST Solid Waste Codes and applicable State and United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) regulations. Funds provided by these grants will be utilized to fund demolition/cleanup activities at the Brownfields site. Brownfields are defined under the January 11, 2002, Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act as ” … real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” The proposed work must meet federal requirements for work funded by an U.S. EPA Grant.
The detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) provides the specifications and requirements for prospective applicants to complete a proposal with cost estimates for services. The proposal should include an anticipated schedule and cost estimates for the activities listed below to be completed. Proposals will be accepted until 23:59pm on March 30, 2025, so the remediation and
disposal can be completed by 10/1/2025. A visit of the site may be provided by calling Jacob Fasthorse, whose contact information is located below. Potential options exist for amending the agreement that will be signed with a contractor who will conduct the tasks listed below to include additional site assessments, remediation/cleanup
activities, and related tasks.
