RFQ Environmental Consulting Services

Task 1:   Environmental Review, Permitting and Analysis Consultant shall provide support for City projects and/or interests regarding compliance with various Federal and State Regulatory Agencies including: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The Consultant shall have a range of staff (or partners) capable of performing biological surveys, archaeological surveys, and other environmental assessment activities necessary for site assessments, risk assessment and management, records management, construction support, regulatory strategy and liaison for the following:
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation TCEQ Edwards Aquifer Protection Program USACE 404 Permitting and Regulatory Wetland Delineations Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and associated I-Plan
Task 2:   Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, and Solid Waste Management Issues The Consultant (and/or its partners) shall have the appropriate knowledge of the Federal and State environmental regulations governing the management of city-generated hazardous/ special waste, hazardous/special material spills, clean up, and restoration. The Consultant may be required to provide support and guidance regarding the storage, transportation, use, removal, lawful disposal, manifests, underground tanks, health and safety concerns, training, and permit requirements. The Consultant may be required to provide the following types of hazardous and special waste management services (including but not limited to): prepare annual waste reports, provide training to City personnel regarding waste management, and assist the City in the classification and proper disposal of waste. Task 3:   Facilities Environmental Management & Inspections Asbestos: The Consultant (and/or its partners) shall have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations governing the management of regulated asbestos containing materials. The consultant may be required to perform asbestos surveys, prepare abatement project specifications, and oversee abatement activities. The Consultant shall provide a Licensed Asbestos Consultant Agency and a Licensed Asbestos Individual Consultant to perform or oversee the services.  Other Related Risks (e.g. Mold, Lead-Based Paint, Radon, and Radiation): The Consultant (and/or its partners) shall have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations governing the management of other common risks including assessment and remediation for potential mold, lead-based paint, radon, radiation, and/or indoor air quality concerns. Storm Water Management: The Consultant may be required to assist the City with management of its Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Construction General Permit (CGP), and/or Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) including providing direction and guidance in storm water pollution prevention plans (SWP3). The Consultant may also be required to conduct storm water monitoring, training, and inspections of City facilities in relation to appropriate permits. Task 4:   Training & Public Education The Consultant may be asked to provide training, in-person or virtual, for topics related to Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) and MS4 to the City and/or the general public. In addition, the Consultant will be responsible for providing educational materials related to the training events and access to any other related published materials. Task Supplemental 1: Analytical Laboratory Services The City expects that analytical laboratory services will be required for this contract to perform analytical testing in support of the above-mentioned environmental services. The laboratories should maintain accreditation by an approved, independent accrediting organization, e.g., American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and/or demonstrate successful participation in appropriate proficiency analytical testing programs for the testing that they will perform under this contract, and/or be in good standing with TCEQ and EPA, as necessary. Task Supplemental 2: Texas Antiquities Code/Texas Historical Commission Investigations for environmental, antiquities, and historical concerns often inform and direct decisions on land acquisition, preliminary site layout, etc. It is not uncommon for environmental and archeological consulting services to overlap on the same project and as such we know that many consultants have developed preferred partner relationships. Antiquities/Historical consultants shall have knowledge and experience of Federal and State regulations and grant requirements.