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

Solicitation 202601011 is issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to establish a Pre-Qualified Vendor List (PQVL) for environmental consulting services. The contract period runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030. Under this framework, qualified firms are placed on a list and subsequently compete for individual projects through a mini-bid Request for Bids process. The scope of work includes Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, CERCLA and RCRA projects, hydrogeologic investigations, and remediation planning, specifically supporting Brownfields and hazardous substance sites. All work must adhere to the Maine Remedial Action Guidelines for Contaminated Sites and Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management Standard Operating Procedures. To be eligible, vendors must employ a Maine Licensed Geologist and have access to 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: organization qualifications and experience (50 points), proposed services (25 points), and the provided rate sheet (25 points). Submissions must be made via the VSS portal and include specific documentation such as a Responsible Bidder Certification, insurance certificates, and detailed experience forms. Award decisions are based on the best value to the State of Maine.