PQVL-06A-202601011 | PQVL for Environmental Consulting Services

Solicitation PQVL-06A-202601011 is issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to establish a Pre-Qualified Vendor List (PQVL) for environmental consulting services. The contract aims to identify qualified firms to assist with remediation and environmental protection projects, including Brownfields, hazardous substance sites, and petroleum site investigations. The scope of work encompasses Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, CERCLA investigation and management, RCRA closure projects, and Maine Voluntary Response Action Program (VRAP) clean-ups. The anticipated period of performance for the PQVL is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030, with individual projects awarded through a mini-bid Request for Bids process. To be eligible, vendors must have a Maine Licensed Geologist on staff and the ability to provide a Maine Licensed Professional Engineer. Field personnel are required to maintain current OSHA field certification and have completed 40-hour HAZWOPER safety training. Proposals are evaluated based on a pass/fail eligibility gate followed by a weighted scoring system: 50 points for organization qualifications and experience, 25 points for proposed services, and 25 points for the rate sheet. Submissions must be made via the VSS portal and include specific documentation such as a Responsible Bidder Certification, insurance certificates, and a detailed rate sheet. Award is based on the best value to the State of Maine.