Bid Page GP103 version 1.15.26.docx

This is a bid acceptance document issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for expedited permit reviews under the SPEED Act (Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion & Development Program). The contract solicitation IFB 6100065145 seeks to engage qualified professionals to conduct third-party reviews of permit applications on an accelerated basis, as authorized under Article XVIII, Sections 1803-1805 of Act No. 54 of 2024. Bidders may be individuals or business entities meeting specified criteria for qualification as professionals in this program. Applicants requesting expedited reviews must engage qualified professionals through project work orders issued under this master contract. All work must comply with the scope of work, contract terms and conditions, and DEP procedures. Bids were submitted electronically to RA-EPSPEED@pa.gov with questions directed to Brian Franklin at 717.787.2471 or brfranklin@pa.gov. The contract was administered by DEP's Contracting Officer Brian Franklin and required compliance with Pennsylvania Procurement Handbook requirements for signature authorization.

The bid page does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, contract duration, renewal options, or funding amounts in the document provided. Bidders were required to submit a contractor cost sheet as part of the bid package to establish pricing for the permit review services. The document references that the contract consists of the IFB, contract terms and conditions, and the contractor's cost sheet, with all work performed under subsequent project work orders incorporated into and referencing this master contract number. Commonwealth approvals from DEP's Office of Chief Counsel, Office of General Counsel, and Office of Attorney General were required before contract execution.