Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch Environmental Engineering Services

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management, is soliciting electronic Letters of Interest and SF-254 forms to select multiple pre-qualified vendors for the Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch Environmental Engineering Services contract. This solicitation, numbered 16-101039-002, seeks firms licensed in architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture within North Carolina to provide technical services on a task order, not-to-exceed basis. The estimated budget is 5,000,000 dollars over a five-year term, with a possible two-year extension. The scope of work includes hydrogeologic and contaminant assessments, the preparation of site-specific work plans and mitigation designs, remediation management, and administrative support such as permit applications and expert testimony. Selection is based on factors including specialized expertise, past performance, staff adequacy, and familiarity with the project areas. The contract utilizes a specific fee schedule for personnel, ranging from 80 dollars per hour for clerical staff to 216 dollars per hour for principals during remedy oversight, along with set rates for virtual and in-person meetings. Key requirements include strict adherence to OSHA regulations for worker safety and the submission of analytical data in the NCDEQ EQuIS format. The Department maintains the right to reduce payments by five percent for deliverables more than 10 business days late, with additional daily penalties thereafter. Subcontractors must be selected via a competitive process requiring at least three quotes, and any subcontract exceeding 500,000 dollars must follow North Carolina General Statutes for formal sealed bids. Submissions are due electronically by September 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET.