CAFO.SPEED.Cost Sheet for IFB version 1.15.26.docx

This is a cost sheet for an Invitation for Bid (IFB 6100065146) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the SPEED Program, which provides expedited permit review services for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permits and PAG-12 permits. The SPEED Program, established under Article XVIII of Act No. 54 of 2024, engages Qualified Professionals to conduct third-party expedited reviews of permit applications when specifically requested by applicants. Bidders may be individuals or business entities meeting DEP's criteria for Qualified Professional status. All work must comply with the scope of work requirements, contract terms and conditions, and DEP procedures. Bids must be submitted electronically to RA-EPSPEED@pa.gov with the IFB title clearly stated in the subject line, with separate emails required for multiple SPEED Program IFBs. Questions regarding bidding procedures should be directed to Brian Franklin at 717.787.2471 or brfranklin@pa.gov.

The cost sheet requires bidders to establish fully burdened hourly rates for each resource category, such as geologists, that will be utilized as Qualified Professionals under the SPEED Act. These rates are binding for the full contract term and will be posted publicly by DEP. No administrative, per diem, or travel charges will be compensated; all anticipated expenses must be included in the hourly rates. Any quotes provided during contract performance must align exactly with the rates submitted on this cost sheet.