Summary

This is a Scope of Work document issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for a consulting services contract to support environmental compliance and regulatory affairs activities. The project involves providing professional consulting services to assist DEC staff with various environmental compliance initiatives, regulatory submissions, and technical analysis across multiple program areas including water quality, air quality, and hazardous waste management. The contract requires qualified consultants to deliver work products including reports, regulatory filings, technical assessments, and compliance documentation. The anticipated contract term is one year from the date of award with potential renewal options for up to two additional one-year periods at the state's discretion. Responses to this opportunity are due on or before the specified response date, with contract award expected within 30 days of selection. No mandatory bidders conference or site visit is required; however, potential bidders are encouraged to submit written questions regarding the scope of work prior to submission.

The contract will be awarded to qualified vendors based on demonstrated experience in environmental consulting, technical expertise relevant to DEC's regulatory programs, and pricing competitiveness. Pricing shall be submitted on a time-and-materials basis with hourly rates for professional staff categories including senior consultants, project managers, and technical specialists. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. This procurement is subject to New York State's standard contract terms and conditions, including compliance with prevailing wage requirements and minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation goals where applicable. Funding for this contract will be provided through the DEC's annual operating budget allocations designated for consulting services and regulatory support activities.