Environmental Consultant for EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant

The Louisville Metro Department of Planning is seeking qualified licensed environmental professionals to support the management and oversight of the Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Grant. The selected environmental consultant will be responsible for ensuring that remediation projects adhere to all relevant federal and state environmental regulations, as well as specific requirements tied to the funding source. These obligations encompass compliance with environmental laws, proper record keeping, reporting, and wage rate requirements such as Davis Bacon standards. The contract, identified as "Environmental Consultant for EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant," has a solicitation number RFP250108 and is open for responses until October 24, 2024. The project scope involves providing expert guidance to facilitate environmental remediation efforts within Kentucky, with a contract value ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Interested firms can find additional details and submit proposals through the Louisville Bonfire hub. In addition to technical expertise, the process emphasizes the importance of Good Faith Efforts (GFE) documentation to demonstrate compliance with minority, female, and handicapped business enterprise participation goals. Bidders are required to complete and submit GFE forms that detail subcontractor involvement, self-performed work, and certification statuses, ensuring transparency and adherence to local diversity and inclusion policies. These forms must be thoroughly filled out, signed, and submitted alongside bid packages, with instructions provided by Louisville Metro’s Human Relations Commission. Overall, the contract combines environmental oversight with compliance and community engagement efforts, aiming to facilitate responsible remediation projects that meet regulatory standards and promote equitable participation.