Attachment C - Guidance Documents and resources.docx

This is a guidance document attachment from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) related to the SPEED Act Permit Type Mining GP-103 contract opportunity. The document serves as Attachment C and provides reference materials and resources for the GP-103 Short-Term Construction Projects General Permit (5600-PM-BMP0004) under 25 PA Code Chapter 77 Subchapter J. The SPEED Program, established under Article XVIII of Act No. 54 of 2024, enables third-party applicants to engage Qualified Professionals to conduct expedited reviews of permit applications. Bidders may be individuals or business entities with one or more employees that meet specified criteria to qualify as Qualified Professionals. All work must comply with the Scope of Work requirements and DEP's Contract Terms and Conditions and other applicable procedures. Bid submissions must be made electronically to RA-EPSPEED@pa.gov with the IFB title clearly stated in the subject line, and separate emails are required for responses to multiple SPEED Program IFBs. Questions regarding bidding procedures should be directed to Brian Franklin at 717.787.2471 or brfranklin@pa.gov.

The guidance document includes essential resources for permit application and bond calculation, specifically referencing Bond Rate Guidelines for the Calculation of Land Reclamation Bonds on Noncoal Mining Operations and the general permit package documentation. The document does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, contract duration, renewal options, or funding details, as it functions primarily as a reference resource directing applicants and professionals to relevant regulatory frameworks and supporting materials needed for the expedited permit review process under the SPEED Program.