Water Contamination Risk and Source Water Protection Planning

The contract focuses on assessing potential contamination risks to drinking water sources, including threats from agricultural runoff, septic systems, and industrial activities. The work involves identifying areas susceptible to contamination and recommending protective measures such as source water protection zones and appropriate regulatory or land-use controls to safeguard these critical resources. The goal is to develop strategies that prevent pollutants from compromising water quality and ensure sustainable and safe drinking water supplies. This subcontract opportunity is offered by the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) in Massachusetts and is set to be performed in Brockton, specifically on School Street, zip code 02301. The solicitation does not specify a particular type of set-aside or organization type requirements. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, and contractors with expertise in environmental planning and water resource management under NAICS code 541620 are encouraged to respond. The contract represents a strategic effort to protect public health by mitigating contamination risks in vulnerable water source areas through informed planning and regulatory recommendations.