Request for Qualifications Environmental Services WAP DOE 2026

CRT is soliciting qualified environmental remediation contractors through a Request for Qualifications to provide professional services under the Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program for federal, state, municipal, and utility-funded projects at residential and multifamily properties across 16 designated towns in Connecticut. Contractors must hold valid licenses and certifications including EPA RRP Lead-Safe, Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, AHERA certification, and BPI certification for WAP Shell work, and all personnel must be certified in asbestos abatement and OSHA 10, with on-site supervisors required during asbestos projects. Contractors must undergo annual criminal background checks and cannot be debarred or suspended at any governmental level. Comprehensive insurance is mandatory, with minimum coverage thresholds including $1 million in general and auto liability, $1 million workers’ compensation, $1 million umbrella, and $1 million errors and omissions, all naming CRT as additional insured and loss payee with 30-day cancellation notice required via ACCORD Form 25. All work must adhere to NREL Standard Work Specifications, ANSI/IICRC S520 for mold remediation, and OSHA and EPA regulations for lead, asbestos, and vermiculite abatement, with compliance to CT DPH and DEEP requirements for hazardous material handling, disposal authorization, and PII protection. Waste disposal must follow state protocols, and contractors must submit 10-day asbestos notifications and maintain all records for three years or until audit closure. Proposals must include completed authorization forms, a Statement of Qualifications, customer references, insurance certificates, and a Debarment Certification Form, submitted either via sealed physical delivery or email to CRT by the May 15, 2026 deadline. The evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off process considering price, quality, experience, service record, and credentials, with no preference given to the lowest bidder. Subcontracting without prior written approval is prohibited, and failure to meet performance standards may result in corrective action, suspension, or contract termination, with CRT retaining unilateral rights to terminate the agreement for noncompliance.