Brownfields Community Wide Assessment Grant – Environmental Consulting Services (QEP)

The City of Beaverton is seeking qualified environmental consulting firms to provide professional services under its FY25 EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant, with a focus on assessing and planning for the reuse of contaminated properties in Downtown Beaverton, Allen Boulevard, and the West Five Employment District. The contractor will be responsible for implementing the City’s cooperative agreement with the EPA, which includes conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, RBM surveys, preparing Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives, developing site-specific and area-wide reuse plans, and ensuring robust community engagement to identify and prioritize sites for remediation and redevelopment. The work must be led by a Qualified Environmental Professional as defined in 40 CFR §312.10 and delivered in strict compliance with EPA technical standards, 2 CFR Part 200, CERCLA §104(k), OSHA 29 CFR §1910.120, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, and other federal and state regulations including Oregon tax laws and non-discrimination statutes. The contract requires adherence to rigorous quality assurance protocols, including submission and EPA approval of a Quality Assurance Project Plan within 60 days of award and implementation of a Quality Management Plan as needed. The solicitation, numbered 26-059 and posted on July 7, 2026, has a strict August 7, 2026 submission deadline and must be submitted electronically via the City’s procurement portal. Proposals are limited to 25 pages excluding cover page, table of contents, and resumes, with no joint submissions permitted. Evaluation will prioritize the firm’s and key personnel’s experience in addressing contaminated properties (22.2% weight), cost reasonableness (22.2% weight), and demonstrated capacity for effective community and agency engagement (10% weight), with all factors scored on a 0–5 scale using fractional points. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverage with A.M. Best ratings of A- or better, submit monthly subcontractor utilization reports, disclose all subconsultants using the mandated form including their certifications (MBE, WBE, SDV, etc.), and ensure DBE participation in compliance with annual federal reporting deadlines. The total funding is structured as a task-based budget with estimated values for tasks such as Phase I and II ESAs, remedial plans, and area-wide planning, but no explicit contract ceiling is stated. The period of performance spans four years, with required quarterly