FY27-09: BROWNFIELD COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT GRANT

The City of Fairmont, West Virginia, is issuing an RFQ/RFP (FY27‑09) to procure a qualified environmental consulting firm to serve as the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) for its EPA‑funded Brownfields Community‑Wide Assessment Grant. The contract will span four years (with optional extensions) and requires comprehensive project management, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, GIS inventory updates, community outreach, cleanup planning, and reporting to EPA and state agencies. The firm must maintain West Virginia‑licensed PE and Geologist staff, demonstrate experience with ASTM E1527‑21, AAI requirements, and EPA/ WVDEP reporting systems, and provide insurance meeting $1 M/$2 M limits. Proposals (hard‑copy and a sealed cost envelope) are due 3 Dec 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 9 Nov 2026. • Scope: Project management, Phase I/II ESAs (≈15 Phase I, 4 Phase II), GIS inventory, community engagement, remedial planning, reporting. • Duration: 4‑year contract (potential extensions). • Required qualifications: WV‑licensed PE & Geologist, EPA/AAI experience, insurance, DBE/WBE/VBE considerations. • Submission: 3 hard copies + digital PDF + sealed cost envelope, due 2 PM Dec 3 2026. • Evaluation: Technical (75 pts) + Cost (25 pts) with possible interview bonus. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting 2 PM Nov 9 2026 (must attend).