Northern Middlesex Brownfields Assessment Program Qualified Environmental Professional Services

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) is soliciting a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to provide technical support for the Northern Middlesex Brownfields Assessment Program. Funded by a $500,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Communitywide Assessment Grant, the project involves conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and Site Reuse and Cleanup Planning across a nine-municipality region. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $434,400, with a four-year period of performance running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2030. Key milestones include a kickoff meeting on December 18, 2026, and the initiation of the first Environmental Site Assessment by January 30, 2027. Award selection is based on a technical ranking of proposals, focusing on project understanding and technical approach, followed by price negotiations with the highest-ranked respondent. The selected QEP must adhere to strict EPA standards, including 40 CFR Part 312 and ASTM Standard 1527-21, and must submit a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) at least 60 days before data collection. Compliance requirements are extensive, encompassing the Davis-Bacon Related Act, OSHA health and safety standards, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Proposals must be submitted as electronic PDF files by November 20, 2026, and must include certifications regarding non-collusion, fair employment practices, and conflict of interest disclosures.