2026 Environmental Review Services.pdf

CITY OF LIVONIA HOUSING – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES

The City of Livonia Michigan will receive sealed proposals via the MITN WEBSITE ONLY (www.mitn.info) for ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES according to the scope of work and specifications herein. Sealed proposals will be received until TUESDAY, 2:00 p.m., on AUGUST 18, 2026. No faxed proposals will be accepted. No late proposals will be accepted. No physical proposals will be accepted. All proposals responses must be submitted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format via the MITN website.

The Livonia Housing Commission is seeking proposals from qualified environmental consulting firms to conduct environmental reviews for activities funded under the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Public Housing Program.

Proposals received via the MITN website by the specified due date and time will be publicly opened and acknowledged at the due date and time via Zoom. Vendors may attend the bid opening virtually by using the following credentials:

By Computer:

htps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82294127641

By Phone:

Phone (312) 626-6799

Webinar ID: 822 9412 7641

The City reserves the right to reject in whole or in part all bids received, to waive any irregularities or informalities or both as it is determined to be in the best interests of the City of Livonia to doso. The City of Livonia officially distributes bid documents through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (BidNet). Proposal documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies.

The City of Livonia cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information not obtained from the MITN website and is not responsible for any errors contained by any information received from alternate sources. Only those firms who obtain the RFP documents from the MITN system are guaranteed access to receive addendum information, and if such information is issued. If you obtained this document from a source other than the source indicated, it is recommended that you register on the MITN site, www.mitn.info and obtain an official copy.

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QUESTIONS

Questions regarding the Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing to the attention of Gus Kandah, Purchasing Manager, via email at:

gkandah@livonia.gov. All questions received by TUESDAY, August, 11, 2026, by 3:00 p.m., will be responded to in writing in the form of an addendum which will be posted on the MITN website. No phone calls will be accepted. All inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to the Purchasing Manager.

SCOPE:

The selected consultant will be expected to complete environmental reviews as required for all eligible CDBG activities and one time for disposition of public housing scattered sites. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

A. Environmental Review Types

1. For Homeowner Rehabilitation:

• Tiered Environmental Review (Tier 1 programmatic review and Tier 2 site-specific reviews for each assisted unit)

2. For Demolition Reconstruction / Resale:

• Full Environmental Assessment (EA) when required

• Site-specific analysis including all statutory checklists, consultations, and documentation

3. For Public Service and Administrative Activities:

• Determination of exemption or categorically excluded status

• Preparation of required documentation and recordkeeping

4. For Public Housing Scattered Sites Disposition:

• One time entry for 15 homes

B. Required Tasks

• Completion of all necessary environmental review documentation in compliance with 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58

• Coordination with oversight agencies, including SHPO, USFWS, EPA, state environmental agencies, floodplain managers, and others as applicable

• Preparation of Environmental Review Records (ERR) with all supporting documentation

• Preparation of public notices (NOI/RROF, FONSI if applicable, and other required notices)

• Attendance at coordination meetings with City staff as needed

• Providing all completed documents in both PDF and editable formats mailto:gkandah@livonia.gov

C. Deliverables

• Completed Tier 1 and Tier 2 reviews for HIP activities

• Completed Environmental Assessments for DRR activities, when required

• Completed environmental determinations for Public Service and Administrative activities

• Final, complete Environmental Review Records

• Logs of consultations, correspondence, and public notices

• Summary reports as requested by the City

3. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents must demonstrate:

• Experience completing NEPA and CDBG environmental reviews

• Familiarity with HUD’s Environmental Review regulations and procedures

• Capacity to complete Tier 1/Tier 2 reviews and Environmental Assessments

• Prior work with local governments or CDBG programs

• Sufficient staffing and expertise to meet required timelines

• Knowledge of Michigan/state-specific environmental requirements (if applicable)

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must include the following:

A. Letter of Interest

• Statement of understanding of the City’s CDBG program and review requirements

B. Technical Proposal

• Description of your methodology and approach

• Work plan, including anticipated schedule and timelines

• Roles and qualifications of key personnel

• Description of quality assurance and error-prevention protocols

C. Cost Proposal

• Fee schedule

• Cost per Tier 2 review

• Cost for Environmental Assessments

• Hourly rates for additional services

D. References

• At least three (3) recent clients for whom similar work was performed

5. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated understanding of CDBG environmental review requirements

• Technical quality and clarity of approach

• Consultant qualifications and relevant experience

• Cost competitiveness

• Completeness and responsiveness of the proposal

6. PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND TIMELINE

The anticipated schedule is as follows:

• RFP Issued: July 21, 2026

• Proposals Due: August 18, 2026, at 2pm

7. CONTRACT TERMS

• The City expects to execute a contract for a term of 1 year with the option to extend up to 5 years.

• Payment will be based on deliverables or per-unit rates, as negotiated.

• The consultant must carry appropriate insurance and maintain all required license.