RFQ for Brownfields Cleanup Grant

The City of Ideal is seeking qualified environmental consulting firms to support the cleanup and redevelopment of the former Ideal School site in Georgia through a federally funded EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant. The project involves planning, abatement, oversight, and community engagement activities, with a total budget of approximately $433,000, and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2029. The selected contractor will perform tasks including community outreach, preparation of technical reports and cleanup designs, hazardous material abatement (notably asbestos, lead-based paint, and mercury-containing devices), and oversight of cleanup operations. The work must align with the City’s approved FY2025 EPA workplan and the draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations such as AHERA, NESHAP, OSHA standards, and Georgia EPD requirements. The contract will be structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement not exceeding a lump sum, with detailed budgets allocated across tasks like planning, cleanup, oversight, and community engagement. The procurement process emphasizes qualifications-based evaluation, encouraging participation from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses, which must certify their status and submit relevant documentation. Proposals are to be submitted in paper form, with three copies due by 5:00 PM EST on September 19, 2025, addressed to the River Valley Regional Commission and clearly marked for the City of Ideal Brownfields Cleanup. The contract involves comprehensive reporting obligations, including quarterly, annual, and closeout reports, and requires adherence to EPA and Georgia environmental standards. The scope also includes developing abatement specifications, conducting final visual and air quality inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the project duration. The work is site-specific, performance-based, and scheduled to be completed within the four-year period, with oversight responsibilities assigned to a qualified Environmental Professional.