Solicitation: 202604081 Nature-based Engineering Design Services for Communities

The State of Maine’s Office of Community and Economic Development is seeking an engineering firm to provide nature‑based (green‑infrastructure) design services for up to twenty community projects across the state. The contractor will develop 30 % preliminary design packages, conduct on‑the‑ground site surveys (no drones), prepare environmental‑review considerations, and deliver quarterly and final performance reports. The effort spans a two‑year initial period with a possible one‑year renewal, and the firm must submit a single blended hourly rate. • Provide 20 “30 % design” plans covering shoreline stabilization, culvert replacement, raised roadways, and other hybrid strategies. • Conduct site‑survey methodology reports, public outreach meetings, and NEPA‑related environmental review documentation. • Deliver quarterly progress reports and a final comprehensive report by the end of July 2028.