Environmental Assessment

Northbridge Housing Solutions, an agency of the State of Arkansas, is soliciting quotes under RFQ No. 26-011-Q for as-needed environmental assessment and review services to support the acquisition of residential real properties in North Little Rock. The scope of work includes preparing environmental review documentation per 24 CFR Part 58 and conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM E1527-21 standards. The contract is a firm fixed-price per deliverable agreement with an aggregate ceiling of 70,000 dollars. The initial term is one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for a maximum duration of three years. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible quoter offering the lowest Evaluated Quote Total, with a preference for certified Section 3 business concerns in the event of a tie. Technical qualifications are evaluated on a pass/fail basis, requiring a supervising professional who meets 40 CFR 312.10 qualifications. Proposals must be submitted as a single searchable PDF or in hard copy by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Key requirements include strict confidentiality regarding the agency's acquisition strategy and compliance with various federal civil rights and equal opportunity laws. Invoicing occurs after deliverable acceptance, with payment terms set at thirty days.