Cyanidation Permitting RFQu_10-27-26.pdf

1410 N Hilton Street Boise, ID 83706 • (208) 373-0502

Brad Little, Governor Jess Byrne, Director

October 28, 2026

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS

OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQu)

RFQu2610CPDEQ Cyanidation Permitting Assistance for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Qualifications Statements Due Date: December 11th, 2026, 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN TIME

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from multiple firms who can assist the DEQ in the administration of IDAPA 58.01.13, “Rules for Ore Processing by Cyanidation.”

DEQ expects to award multiple contracts from this solicitation. The contracts resulting from the solicitation will be Task Order based. Following is a complete set of RFQu documents for your consideration and use, should you decide to develop a Qualifications Statement.

An interested offeror must upload (1) electronic copy of its Qualifications Statement to IPRO by December 11th, 2026, 5:00 P.M. Mountain Time. See the RFQu for further details regarding Qualifications Statement submission.

The DEQ will not respond to telephone inquiries or visitations by prospective offerors or their representatives regarding the technical aspects of the RFQU. However, offerors may submit written inquiries in IPRO, on or before Midnight, November 19th, 2026.

In addition, DEQ will hold a Non-Mandatory Pre-Qualifications Statement video conference to answer questions related to this RFQU on November 13th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. (MT) to approximately 11:00 a.m. (MT). Vendors interested in attending the video conference must register with the DEQ solicitation lead by November 4th, 2026, 5:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time. Via E-mail keith.thomas@deq.idaho.gov

The video conference will include discussion of the Scope of Work and general RFQu requirements.

Questions previously submitted by offerors will be answered. Additionally, there will also be open discussion to address any other questions from offerors that are present. Written responses to all inquiries will be prepared and distributed to potential offerors approximately one week after the video conference.

Each timely received Qualifications Statement will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and all minimum requirements are met before being submitted for evaluation and ranking. See the RFQu for further details on delivery, receipt, and evaluation.

DEQ reserves the right to contract separately for other services within the scope of this project and in the best interest of the State.

Qualifications Statements received shall remain confidential until the contract (if any); resulting from this RFQu is issued. Thereafter, all Qualifications Statements submitted in response to this request shall be deemed public record.

Sincerely, Linda Brown Financial Executive Officer Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

LB:KT

STATE OF IDAHO

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQu)

CYANIDATION PERMITTING FOR THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY

RFQu2610CPDEQ

Issue Date: October 28th, 2026

1 RFQu Administrative Information

RFQu Title: Cyanidation Permitting Assistance for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

RFQu Project Description: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from multiple firms who can assist the DEQ in the administration of IDAPA 58.01.13, “Rules for Ore Processing by Cyanidation.” DEQ expects to award multiple contracts from this solicitation. The contracts resulting from the solicitation will be Task Order based.

RFQu Lead:

Keith Thomas, Contract Officer Idaho Department of Environmental Quality 1410 North Hilton Boise, Idaho 83706 Email: keith.thomas@deq.idaho.gov Phone: 208-373-0119 Fax: (208)373-0315

Submit electronically via IPRO Supplier Portal:

Electronic Submission:

https://sms-idaho-prd.tam.inforgov.com/fsm/SupplyManagementSupplier/page/XiSupply ManagementSupplierPage?csk.SupplierGroup=LUMA

Pre-Proposal Conference:

Pre-Proposal Conference Location:

(Wednesday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MT).

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/296269574367183?p=R6VmsBhM 7mq8fVMs7r

Deadline to Receive Questions: (Thursday, November 19th, 2026, 11:59 PM MT)

RFQu Closing Date: (Friday, December 11th, 2026, 5:00 PM MT)

RFQu Opening Date: (Monday, December 14th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MT) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/230044835009492?p=BYfI8H0eiC3 jKnkj4s

Term of Contract: Five (5) years.

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RFQu2610CPDEQ Cyanidation Permitting Assistance for DEQ

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2 OVERVIEW

2.1 Purpose

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is seeking qualified Contractors to provide technical assistance to the DEQ to support administration of IDAPA 58.01.13, “Rules for Ore Processing by Cyanidation.” Services include review of cyanidation application materials and permitting documents for compliance with rule requirements and industry best practices.

2.2 Background Information

After a decades long hiatus, active gold and silver mining is returning to Idaho. To extract these metals from ore, operators use a cyanide solution. Under Idaho Code § 39-118A and DEQ’s “Rules for Ore Processing by Cyanidation” (IDAPA 58.01.13), ore processing facilities that use cyanide as a primary leaching agent are required to obtain a permit to construct, operate, and close such cyanidation facilities. DEQ reviews and approves plans and specifications for all new facilities and modifications to existing facilities to ensure that cyanide-containing materials, including spent ore, tailings, and process water generated in cyanidation are safely contained, controlled, and treated so that they do not impair beneficial use or degrade Idaho’s waters.

Additional information can be found on DEQ’s Waste Management Permits and Applications webpage, under “Cyanidation” (Waste Management Permits and Applications - Idaho Department of Environmental Quality).

In 2025 and 2026, DEQ issued cyanidation permits for Phase I and Phase II of the Stibnite Gold Project. A Phase III major modification is required to fully permit this facility for operation.

Additionally, DEQ is in the preapplication phase for two other mining operations, with permitting expected for 2027. Permitting support will continue through construction and operational startup of these facilities. Mineral resource exploration continues throughout the state with a high likelihood of additional cyanidation mining operations.

Currently, cyanidation permits are issued on an 180-day regulatory timeline. Therefore, DEQ wishes to secure qualified firms which will provide quick and timely support to potentially overlapping permitting activities and otherwise provide expertise which may not be readily available within DEQ’s current resources.

2.3 Pre-Proposal Conference

A pre-proposal conference will be held at the location and time as indicated in Section 1, page 1 of this RFQu. This will be your opportunity to ask questions in person, with DEQ staff. All parties interested are invited to attend the on-line conference. All parties who will be participating must pre-register to receive video conferencing and meeting details by submitting the completed Pre-Proposal Conference Registration Form (Attachment 3) via https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/58/580113.pdf https://www.deq.idaho.gov/permits/waste-management-permits-and-applications/ https://www.deq.idaho.gov/permits/waste-management-permits-and-applications/

October 28, 2026 3 email to the RFQu Lead at keith.thomas@deq.idaho.gov. Please register by Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 @ 5:00 PM MT. Any oral answers given by the State during the pre-proposal conference are unofficial and will not be binding on the State.

2.4 General Information, Solicitation Instructions, and Standard Terms and Conditions

This Solicitation is issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality via the State of Idaho IPRO Supplier Portal at https://sms-idaho-prd.tam.inforgov.com/fsm/SupplyManagementSupplier/page/XiSupplyManagementSupplierPa ge?csk.SupplierGroup=LUMA

The RFQu Lead is the only contact for this Solicitation. All correspondence must be in writing.

In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFQu, addenda will be posted on the IPRO Supplier Portal. It is the responsibility of parties interested in this RFQu to monitor the IPRO Supplier Portal for any updates or amendments. Any oral interpretations or clarifications of this RFQu must not be relied upon. All changes to this RFQu will be in writing and must be posted to the IPRO Supplier Portal to be valid.

See the Requirements in section 1. RFQu Administrative Information for additional solicitation instructions and requirements. All requirements listed on the RFQu Administrative Information are incorporated in full to this RFQu.

2.5 Questions

Questions or other correspondence must be submitted, in writing, via the IPRO Supplier Portal.

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. MOUNTAIN TIME ON THE DATE LISTED IN

THE RFQu ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION, Section 1 of this document.

Written questions must be submitted using the IPRO Supplier Portal, Offeror Questions.

Official answers to all written questions will be posted on the DEQ IPRO Supplier Portal as an amendment to this RFQu.

Proposals which condition the Proposal based upon the State accepting other terms and conditions not found in the RFQu, or which take exception to the State’s Terms and Conditions, will be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the Proposal will be given.

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3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS

STATEMENT

3.1 Submission of Qualifications Statements

Qualification Statements will be submitted electronically via the IPRO Supplier Portal.

If Qualifications Statements contain identified trade secret information, as referred to in Section 5.3 of this RFQu document, , offerors must also submit a redacted copy of the Technical Proposal (in electronic format, with the word “redacted” in the file name) with all trade secret information removed or blacked out; as well as a separate document containing a complete list (per the instructions in Section 5.3, below) of all trade secret information which was removed or blacked out in the redacted copy.

3.1.1 Electronically Submitted Qualifications Statements

Qualifications Statements must be uploaded to IPRO.

Solicitation Instructions for Vendors is available on the Division of Purchasing's website https://purchasing.idaho.gov/vendor-resources/.

Offerors are further advised to upload response materials with descriptive file names, organized and consolidated in a manner which allows evaluators to efficiently navigate the Offeror’s response; as the State will print uploaded documents for evaluation in the manner received via IPRO. Please declare if your Qualifications Statement was drafted with the assistance of AI.

3.2 (M) Signature Page All Qualifications Statements must be submitted with a state-supplied Signature Page. For Qualifications Statements, submit a completed, scanned signature page. Your Signature Page should be included at the FRONT of your Qualifications Statement.

4 QUALIFICATION STATEMENT CONTENT

The qualification statement must be organized in sections containing the following information:

Description of Firm. Describe your firm’s legal structure, areas of expertise, length of time in business, number of employees, and other information that would help to characterize the firm. Provide the address of the main office, for legal purposes, and the address of the office(s) that will manage the project (s).

Experience. Briefly describe other projects executed by your firm that demonstrate relevant experience. However, extensive descriptions of vaguely related projects are discouraged. Also list all public sector clients for whom you have performed similar work in the past five years. For each project mentioned, include the name, address and phone https://purchasing.idaho.gov/vendor-resources/

October 28, 2026 5 number of a person who can be contacted regarding your performance on the project.

When submitting projects for which your firm worked in an auxiliary capacity or in a joint venture or partnership, include the name of the lead firm.

Personnel. Provide a professional resume for the key people proposed to be assigned to the project (including any important sub-contractors) and describe relevant related experience. Describe key personnel’s proposed roles and responsibilities on this project.

Submittals must identify a proposed project manager who would be responsible for the day-to-day management of project tasks and would be the primary point of contact with your firm. An organization chart of the project team may be appropriate.

Qualifications. The contractor shall employ the use of, and obtain certification for, a professional engineer licensed in Idaho for work conducted under this Contract, as required by DEQ.

Subcontractors. If you intend to utilize subcontractors, describe the extent to which they will be used to comply with Contract requirements. Include each position providing service and provide a detailed description of how the subcontractors are anticipated to be involved under the Contract. Include a description of how the Offeror will ensure that all subcontractors and their employees will meet all Scope of Work requirements. If the Offeror utilizes any entity, including project management/professional technical staff, other than the entity submitting the proposal to provide any of the services required by this RFQu, the relationship between the two entities is considered that of a contractor-subcontractor for the purposes of this section, regardless of whether a relationship is based on an actual written contract between the two.

During preparation of Task Orders, the contractor will include detailed information about the subcontractors to be used and identify their project roles.

As applicable, this information should include resumes, references, license requirements, etc. DEQ will review the subcontractor information provided and offer approval to use the subcontractor as part of awarding the Task Order. DEQ reserves the right to reject a proposed subcontractor. Approval of additions, changes, and substitute subcontractors shall be based on the review of qualifications and experience.

Project Approach. Describe the tasks that must be accomplished to complete the project. Provide a narrative description of how the firm proposes to execute the tasks. If Applicable, discuss any unique aspects of the project, alternative approaches DEQ might wish to consider or special considerations related to programmatic/funding requirements. Your firm should rely on its expertise and experience with similar projects to demonstrate how it will effectively complete the project.

Brochures or other material that may be helpful in evaluating your firm may be included in the appendix of the Statement of Qualification.

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5 Business Information

5.1 (M) Cover Letter The Technical Proposal must include a cover letter on official letterhead of the Offeror; with the Offeror’s name, mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, and name of Offeror’s authorized signer. Page limit for proposals is fifty-five (55) pages. The cover letter must identify the RFQu Title and number and must be signed by an individual authorized to commit the Offeror to the work proposed. In addition, the cover letter must include:

1. Identification of the Offeror’s corporate or other legal entity status. Offerors must include their tax identification and UEI number. The Offeror must be a legal entity with the legal right to contract.

2. A statement indicating the Offeror’s acceptance of and willingness to comply with the requirements of the RFQu and attachments, including but not limited to the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions https://purchasing.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Standard-Contract-Terms- Conditions-September-2026.pdf and any Special Terms and Conditions included in Appendix B.

3. A statement of the Offeror’s compliance with affirmative action and equal employment regulations.

4. A statement that Offeror has not employed any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Offeror or a company regularly employed as its marketing agent, to solicit or secure the Contract, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor or a company regularly employed by the Contractor as its marketing agent, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award of the Contract. The Offeror must affirm its understanding and agreement that for breach or violation of this term, the State has the right to annul the Contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Contract price the amount of any such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or contingencies.

5. A statement naming the firms and/or staff responsible for writing the Proposal.

6. A statement that Offeror is not currently suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from federal or state procurement and non-procurement programs.

Vendor information is available on the Internet at: https://sam.gov.

7. A statement that the Offeror warrants that it does not knowingly and willfully employ persons who cannot legally work in this country; it takes steps to verify that it does not hire persons who have entered our nation illegally or cannot legally work in the United States; and that any misrepresentation in this regard or any employment of persons who have entered our nation illegally or cannot legally work in the United States constitutes a material breach and will be cause for the imposition of monetary penalties up to five percent (5%) of the Contract price, per violation, and/or termination of its Contract.

https://purchasing.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Standard-Contract-Terms-Conditions-September-2026.pdf https://purchasing.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Standard-Contract-Terms-Conditions-September-2026.pdf https://sam.gov/

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5.2 (M) Acknowledgement of Amendments If the RFQu is amended, the Offeror must acknowledge each amendment with a signature on the acknowledgement form provided with each amendment. Failure to return a signed copy of each amendment acknowledgement form with the Statement of Qualification may result in it being found non-responsive. IDAPA 38.05.01.52

5.3 Trade Secrets

Trade secrets mean information that “includes a formula, pattern, compilation, program, computer program, device, method, technique or process that derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons and is subject to the efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.” Idaho Code § 48-801. In addition to marking each page of the document with a trade secret notation Offerors must also:

Identify with particularity the precise text, illustration, or other information contained within each page marked “trade secret” (it is not sufficient to simply mark the entire page). The specific information you deem “trade secret” within each noted page must be highlighted, italicized, identified by asterisks, contained within a text border, or otherwise clearly delineated from other text/information and specifically identified as a “trade secret.”

Provide a separate document entitled “List of Redacted Trade Secret Information” which provides a succinct list of all trade secret information noted in the Proposal; listed in the order it appears in submittal documents, identified by Page #, Section #/Paragraph #, Title of Section/Paragraph, specific portions of text/illustrations; or in a manner otherwise sufficient to allow the State’s procurement personnel to determine the precise text/material subject to the notation. Additionally, this list must identify with each notation the specific basis for your position that the material be treated as exempt from disclosure and how the exempting the material complies with the Public Records Law.

5.4 (M) Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest by Contractor The Statement of Qualifications must include a letter on official letterhead of the Offeror that includes a statement disclosing its status and the status of its parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates (contractor) as having a potential conflict of interest. Each Offeror shall also certify that: “To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have disclosed all information requested by DEQ concerning potential conflict of interest status, and I shall immediately disclose any such information discovered after submission of this Statement of Qualifications or after Contract award.” Contractors and subcontractors will not be considered for provision of services if DEQ determines that the conflict of interest is significant and cannot be avoided or otherwise resolved. Failure to include this disclosure may result in a finding that your Statement of Qualifications is non-responsive. An Offeror must disclose in writing any current or potential conflict of interest in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.112. By the submission of a Statement of Qualifications, the Contractor agrees to ensure that, at the time of Statement of

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Qualifications submittal, no member of the Contractor will have interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Contractor’s obligations in the contract. The Contractor shall further covenant that, in the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall not employ any person, or subcontract with any entity, having any such known interest.

6 SCOPE OF WORK

6.1 Cyanidation Permitting

Cyanidation is a method of extracting metals from ore using a cyanide solution. Under Idaho Code § 39-118A and DEQ’s “Rules for Ore Processing by Cyanidation” (IDAPA 58.01.13), ore processing facilities that use cyanide as a primary leaching agent are required to obtain a permit to construct, operate, and close such cyanidation facilities. DEQ reviews and approves plans and specifications for all new facilities and modifications to existing facilities to ensure that cyanide-containing materials, including spent ore, tailings, and process water generated in cyanidation, and cyanidation pollutants are safely contained, controlled, and treated so that they do not impair beneficial use or degrade Idaho waters as required by the cyanidation statute and rules.

Contractors will provide support to DEQ for this specialized service by providing review of cyanidation permit application materials, permit fact sheets, draft permits, and final permits including public comment and response. Contactors will advise DEQ on compliance with applicable rules and conformance with industry best management and engineering practices for siting, construction, operation, closure and post closure care of cyanidation facilities.

Reviews could include, but are not limited to, preliminary design reports, permit applications, engineering plans and specifications, geotechnical data, water balance calculations, water management plans, operation and maintenance plans, emergency and spill response plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, permanent closure plans, public comment submittals, and other applicable documents. Participation in meetings, such as pre-application conferences, and public meetings may also be requested.

In addition to permitting, contractors may also provide support for permit compliance, including report reviews, site inspections, or review of mitigation actions. Contractors may also assist with cyanidation program development, including drafting or reviewing guidance documents or rule language under negotiated rulemaking.

Qualified contractors will demonstrate applicable skills and experience specifically related to cyanidation facility design, construction, operation, closure, and post closure care, including registration as an Idaho-licensed professional engineer. Qualified contractors should also demonstrate knowledge or experience with cyanidation facility regulation or permitting, such as DEQ’s cyanidation permitting program or similar programs such as Nevada’s Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation.

https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/58/580113.pdf

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The following are the activities that are anticipated and typically completed under this RFQu.

Describe how each requirement listed below (e.g. personnel, proposed timelines, methodologies to be used, etc.) will be met. Keep in mind, the evaluators will be scoring Qualification Statements based on the methodologies proposed and the completeness of the response to each item listed below.

Offeror shall describe how it will conduct the activities described below:

6.2 Activities

6.2.1 Preliminary Design/Preapplication Review

Review and comment on cyanidation facility preapplication reports for compliance with DEQ cyanidation rules and standard engineering practices. Preapplication reports include baseline geotechnical reports and preliminary designs for ore processing facilities, tailings storage facilities, heap leach facilities, process water ponds, and associated infrastructure. Participate in site visits and preapplication meetings. Make recommendations for additional site investigation or facility design to ensure containment of cyanidation pollutants and compliance with DEQ cyanidation rules. Provide reviews within regulatory or project timelines.

6.2.2 Application Review

Review and comment on cyanidation permit applications, including engineering designs, plans, and specifications for cyanidation facilities including ore processing, tailings storage, or heap leach and associated infrastructure. Review should ensure compliance with DEQ cyanidation rules and standard engineering practices and containment of cyanidation pollutants.

Specifically, reviewers should ensure containment structures, such as pads, liners, or tanks, are appropriately designed and sited. Additional review documents include geotechnical reports, water management plans, construction quality assurance/quality control plans, and operations and maintenance plans for containment facilities. Provide reviews within regulatory timelines.

6.2.3 Permitting

Assist with development of cyanidation permits, including recommendations for operational monitoring and permit conditions regarding construction, operations, or maintenance of containment facilities. Recommended permit conditions should be based on rule requirements and general engineering practices. Provide technical support during public meetings and assist DEQ with responding to public comments and issuing final permits. Provide engineering and technical litigation support for any permit challenges. Provide support within regulatory timelines.

6.2.4 Compliance

Assist with compliance at permitted cyanidation facilities, ensuring compliance with DEQ rules and applicable permit conditions. Activities include reviewing issued for construction plans and specifications, performing site inspections during construction of containment structures (pads, liners, process ponds, etc.), and reviewing as-built engineering plans and reports. May also

October 28, 2026 10 provide review of other non-compliance events, including source investigations or corrective actions.

6.3 Contract Management

DEQ will designate a Project Officer for the Contractor. The Contractor(s) must designate a Project Officer. The respective Project Officers are the general contract points of contact for each entity. Project Officers will oversee, but are not limited to:

1. Contract management, including revisions to approved Key Personnel,

2. Potential conflict of interest issues,

3. Drafting Contract amendments and renewals, and

4. Contract monitoring activities.

6.4 Project Management

DEQ will designate a Project Manager for each task order. The Contractor shall designate a Project Manager for each task order to work under the direction of the DEQ Project Manager who will:

1. Develop task orders in conjunction with the Contractor’s Project Manager;

2. Review and comment on documents submitted to DEQ by the Contractor and make recommendations for approval;

3. Track and evaluate the progress against contractual commitments;

4. Review project deliverables and work products submitted by the Contractor;

5. Assist the Contractor in gathering information; and

6. Review Contractor payment requests and make recommendations for payment and task order closure.

6.5 Revision of Task Orders/Work Plans

Changes may be made in specific tasks through issuance of task order modifications through an amendment process. Such task order amendments must specify the reason for the change and, as appropriate, include any modified budgets, schedules, scope of work, or other changes. Such amended task orders will become part of the contract upon the signing of the DEQ representatives and the Contractor's authorized representative. Changes in task orders will not be allowed when such changes are attributable to Contractor error or delays. Task order changes (amendments) must be made in writing prior to any change in work being done, or expenses of any such changes incurred.

6.6 Management Plan

Provide a description of project considerations and problems perceived by the Offeror in dealing with the management of a DEQ Contract and related activities. Responses must include company’s project management approach to completing work that must follow IDAPA or

October 28, 2026 11 similar rules and regulations to demonstrate the company’s capability to meet review and permitting schedules and procedures if project management deficiencies have been identified.

Discuss communication methods between the company’s management team and DEQ. In addition, identify the offices (located within and outside Idaho) where managerial and technical personnel are based that will support DEQ projects under a Contract resulting from this RFQu. Provide a list of the current office locations of Key Personnel and their proposed office location during the Contract period. Highlight staff that will be responsible for reviewing technical documents, designs, or plans that are professionally as required by DEQ rules and state licensing boards.

7 QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT DEADLINE

As permitted in IDAPA 38.05.01.073 each offeror shall upload (1) electronic copy of its Qualifications Statement to IPRO. The signed cover letter and all other Qualifications Statement documents must be uploaded no later than 5:00 p.m. (MT). December 11th, 2026, Qualification Statements received after the deadline will not be considered.

8 SELECTION PROCESS

Qualifications Statements will be ranked based on qualifications and evaluated on the basis of the following factors:

Firm History and Capability to Perform Project Relevant Project Experience Qualifications of Project Team Familiarity with Area and Project Project Approach and Schedule

A selection committee appointed by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will assist with Qualifications Statement evaluations and make recommendations to the IDEQ Project Officer who will develop a short list of the 5 top ranked vendors. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will seek to negotiate a contract, by presenting a detailed scope of work, fee schedule, etc. with the top ranked vendor. If unable to reach an agreement with a vendor, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will terminate negotiations and commence negotiations with the second-ranked firm, and so forth.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality expects to evaluate proposals and provide written notification of the short-listed firms within 30 days of receipt of proposals.

Final award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of a contract. The contents of the proposal may be used in a legal contract or agreement. Proposers should be aware that methods and procedures proposed could become contractual obligations.

The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request.

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The State may also negotiate separately with any source in any manner necessary to serve the best interests of the State of Idaho. Awards will be made on the basis of proposals resulting from this request.

9 AWARD

The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts from this RFQu, in the best interest of the State, as determined by the Administrator of the Division of Purchasing. Idaho Code § 67- 9211. DEQ expects to award an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to multiple firms. No specific projects are outlined in this RFQu.

Contracts will be awarded for five (5) years beginning on the date of issuance. Although it is reasonable to assume specific projects will be assigned under task orders, the State cannot guarantee that any projects will be assigned.

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SUBMITTAL FORM A

Background, Declarations, & Certifications

All information requested in Submittal Form A is mandatory. Failure to complete or respond to each question, failure to sign this Form A, or failure to submit this Form A may result in your quote not being considered for award.

PROJECT INFORMATION

RFQu Number:

Project Name: Cyanidation Permitting Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

BIDDER INFORMATION

Company Name:

Company Address:

Tax Identification Number (EIN):

Legal Status: ☐ Corporation

☐ Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)

☐ Limited Liability Partnership

☐ Sole Proprietorship

☐ Other (specify)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Individual responsible for preparing this Bid, and who can be contacted for clarification on this Bid

Contact Name:

Title:

Email:

Telephone:

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Bidder must select an option below:

☐ The Bidder declares that there is no potential, perceived, or actual conflict of interest that may arise as a result of their response to this RFQ and/or subsequent award of Contract.

☐ The Bidder declares that there are potential, perceived, or actual conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of their response to this RFQ and/or subsequent award of Contract. The Bidder must attach additional information to explain the conflicts.

CERTIFICATIONS

QUESTION RESPONSE*

1) Is Bidder a legal entity with the legal right to contract? ☐ Yes ☐ No

2) Is Bidder in compliance with applicable equal employment regulations? ☐ Yes ☐ No

3) Does Bidder affirm that it is not currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from federal or state procurement and non-procurement programs? (Vendor information available at sam.gov)

☐ Yes ☐ No

4) Does Bidder warrant that it does not knowingly and willfully employ persons who cannot legally work in this country; and that Bidder takes steps to verify that it does not hire persons who have entered our nation illegally or cannot legally work in the United States; and that any misrepresentation in this regard or any employment of such persons constitutes a material breach and will be cause for the imposition of monetary penalties up to five percent (5%) of the Contract price, per violation, and/or termination of the Contract?

☐ Yes ☐ No

5) Does the Bidder affirm and acknowledge that the State manages all vendor profiles and payment preferences exclusively through PaymentWorks, and that organizations selected for award must register or update their PaymentWorks account to avoid delays in contract awards and payments?

☐ Yes ☐ No

* Failure to answer, or answering “No” may be grounds for disqualification. Attach additional information on any subject where the Bidder responded “No” to a question above.

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ATTESTATION AND SIGNATURE

This Submittal must be dated and signed by an officer or agent (“Representative”) duly authorized to execute contracts for the Bidder. By my signature I accept the terms, conditions and requirements contained in the solicitation, including, but not limited to, the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, and the solicitation instructions in effect at the time this RFQ was issued, as incorporated by reference into this solicitation; as well as any special terms and conditions incorporated in the solicitation documents. As the undersigned, I certify I am authorized to sign and submit this response for the named Bidder. I further acknowledge I am responsible for reviewing and acknowledging any addendums that have been issued for this solicitation.

Printed Name of Representative Signature Date

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APPENDIX A – PERFORMANCE METRICS

RFQU2610TADEQ Technical Assistance for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Metric Description: (SOW 6.1) The Contractor shall provide technical assistance, including, but not limited to, engineering and scientific consultation, to DEQ’s Cyanidation Program.

Required Level of Expectation: 100%

Method of Monitoring: Review of permitting reviews and comments, review of permitting outcomes, and consultation with the Contractor.

Strategy for Correcting Non-Compliance: The Department will notify the Contractor either verbally or in writing when a performance issue is identified. The Department may meet with the Contractor to discuss the non-compliance issue. The Contractor shall submit a written corrective action plan to the Department for approval within two (2) business days after receipt of notification. The corrective action plan must include dates for complying with the requirements. Once the corrective action plan has been reviewed by the Department, the Contractor will be notified. The Contractor must resolve the performance issues within one hundred percent (100%) of the Department’s expected standards. Failure to correct the identified performance issue within the required timelines may result in the remedies outlined in the Special Terms and Conditions, up to, and including, termination of the contract.

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APPENDIX B - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RFQu2610CPDEQ Cyanidation Permitting Assistance for the Idaho Department of

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. DEPARTMENT shall mean the Department of Environmental Quality of Idaho, any division, section, office, unit, or other entity of that DEPARTMENT, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing that DEPARTMENT.

1.2. CONTRACTOR shall mean that individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity performing services under this CONTRACT. It shall include any subcontractor retained by the prime CONTRACTOR as permitted under the terms of this CONTRACT. It shall mean acting in an independent capacity, not as an officer, employee, or agent of the DEPARTMENT. It shall mean one who can provide the same or similar services to individuals or entities other than the DEPARTMENT.

1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER shall mean that person appointed by the DEPARTMENT to administer this CONTRACT on behalf of the DEPARTMENT. The term includes, except as otherwise provided in this CONTRACT, an authorized representative of the CONTRACTING OFFICER acting within the scope of his/her authority.

1.4. CONTRACT shall mean the originally negotiated and executed CONTRACT (including Riders and Appendices), any negotiated and executed Amendment to this CONTRACT and/or any Task Order negotiated, executed and implemented pursuant to provisions of this CONTRACT.

2. RELATION OF PARTIES

2.1 The parties intend to establish an Independent Contractor/Principal relationship by this

CONTRACT.

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR certifies that they are an Independent Contractor, and as an

Independent Contractor will file all required forms and make the necessary payments appropriate to their Independent Contractor tax status.

2.1.2 CONTRACTOR acknowledges that their status as an Independent Contractor complies with 26 § CFR 31.3121(d)-1.

2.2 The DEPARTMENT is interested only in the quality of services provided and the final results to be achieved; the conduct and control of the worker will lie solely with the

CONTRACTOR.

2.3 The CONTRACTOR is not to be considered an agent or employee of the DEPARTMENT for any purpose, and neither the CONTRACTOR nor their employees are entitled to any benefits of employment provided by the DEPARTMENT to its employees.

2.4 It is understood that the DEPARTMENT does not agree to use CONTRACTOR exclusively, and that CONTRACTOR is free to contract to perform similar services for other parties while under contract to the Department, so long as there is no interference with the performance of this CONTRACT.

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3. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

3.1 The DEPARTMENT or CONTRACTOR may cancel this CONTRACT at any time with or without cause upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party and specifying the date of termination.

3.2 Cancellation of the CONTRACT by either party shall terminate the obligations or liabilities of the parties, except that the obligations or liabilities incurred prior to the termination date must be honored.

3.3 After receipt of a notice of termination for convenience, and except as directed by the DEPARTMENT, the CONTRACTOR must immediately proceed with the following obligations, as applicable, regardless of any delay in determining or adjusting any amounts due under this clause. The CONTRACTOR must:

3.3.1 Stop work;

3.3.2 Place no further Subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities, except as necessary to complete the continuing portion of the CONTRACT;

3.3.3 Terminate all Subcontracts to the extent they relate to the work terminated;

and,

3.3.4 Settle all outstanding liabilities and termination settlement proposals arising from the termination of Subcontracts.

3.4 Unless otherwise set forth in the Solicitation, if the CONTRACTOR and the

DEPARTMENT fail to agree on the amount to be paid because of the termination for convenience, the DEPARTMENT will pay the CONTRACTOR the following amounts;

provided that in no event will total payments exceed the amount payable to the CONTRACTOR if the CONTRACT had been fully performed:

3.4.1 The CONTRACT price for deliverables or services accepted by the DEPARTMENT and not previously paid for, adjusted for any savings on freight and other charges; and,

3.4.2 The total of:

3.4.2.1 The reasonable costs incurred in the performance of the work terminated, including initial costs and preparatory expenses allocable thereto, but excluding any cost attributable to deliverables or services paid or to be paid;

3.4.2.2 The reasonable cost of settling and paying termination settlement proposals under terminated Subcontracts that are properly chargeable to the terminated portion of the CONTRACT; and

3.4.2.3 Reasonable storage, transportation, demobilization, unamortized overhead and capital costs, and other costs reasonably incurred by the CONTRACTOR in winding down and terminating its work.

3.5 The CONTRACTOR will use generally accepted accounting principles, or accounting principles otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, and sound business practices in determining all costs claimed, agreed to, or determined under this clause.

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4. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT

4.1 CONTRACTOR default occurs if the CONTRACTOR fails to perform any of the covenants or conditions of this CONTRACT, and when the CONTRACTOR has been provided written notice of default or non-compliance and has failed to cure the default or non-compliance within ten (10) business days. If the default or non-compliance is not capable of cure or if the cure requires more than thirty (30) calendar days, the DEPARTMENT may provide notice of termination without a cure period. The DEPARTMENT shall not be required to provide advance written notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate this CONTRACT in whole or in part if the DEPARTMENT, in its sole discretion, determines that it is reasonably necessary to preserve public safety or prevent immediate public crisis. Time allowed for cure shall not diminish or eliminate CONTRACTOR's liability for damages, including liquidated damages to the extent provided for under this CONTRACT.

4.2 Upon default, the DEPARTMENT may cancel this CONTRACT without any notice and may pursue any and all legal, equitable, and other remedies available to the

DEPARTMENT.

4.3 If termination for default is effected by the DEPARTMENT, an equitable adjustment in the price provided in this CONTRACT shall be made, but:

4.3.1 The DEPARTMENT shall withhold any uncommitted funds for work not performed;

4.3.2 No amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other work; and,

4.3.3 Any payment due the CONTRACTOR at the time of termination may be adjusted to cover any additional costs to the DEPARTMENT because of the CONTRACTOR'S default.

4.4 If termination for default is effected by the CONTRACTOR, or if termination for convenience is effected by the DEPARTMENT, the equitable adjustment must include a reasonable profit for services or other work performed. The equitable adjustment for any termination must provide for payment to the CONTRACTOR for services rendered and expenses incurred prior to the termination, in addition to termination settlement costs reasonably incurred by the CONTRACTOR relating to commitments which had become firm prior to the termination.

4.5 Upon receipt of a termination action under paragraphs 4.1 or 4.2 above, the CONTRACTOR must:

4.5.1 Promptly discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise);

and,

4.5.2 Deliver or otherwise make available to the DEPARTMENT all data, drawings, specification, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by the CONTRACTOR in performing work under this CONTRACT, whether completed or in process.

4.6 Upon termination under paragraphs 4.5.1. or 4.5.2. above, the DEPARTMENT may take over the work and may award another party a contract to complete the work under this CONTRACT.

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4.7 If, after termination for default of the CONTRACTOR to fulfill contractual obligations, it is determined that the CONTRACTOR had not failed to fulfill contractual obligations, the termination must be deemed to have been for the convenience of the DEPARTMENT. In such event, adjustment of the CONTRACT compensation shall be made as provided above in paragraph 4.4.

5. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Additional provisions, if any, are incorporated by reference on the cover sheet of this

CONTRACT.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

6.1 This CONTRACT is subject to Idaho State Terms and Conditions.

7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING

7.1 This CONTRACT is subject to Idaho State Terms and Conditions.

8. ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, RECORDS RETENTION AND ACCESS TO RECORDS

8.1 Records. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain all records and documents relevant to the

CONTRACT for three (3) years from the date of final payment to the CONTRACTOR. If an audit, litigation or other action involving records is initiated before the three (3) year period has expired, the CONTRACTOR shall preserve and secure records until all issues arising out of such actions are resolved, or until an additional three (3) year period has passed, whichever is later. If the CONTRACT is terminated for convenience, for cause, or by bankruptcy all records and documents related to the CONTRACT in the CONTRACTOR's possession shall at the election of the DEPARTMENT, be immediately delivered to the DEPARTMENT designee.

8.1.1 The CONTRACTOR must maintain books, records, documents and other evidence directly pertinent to performance of work under this CONTRACT in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied.

8.1.2 The CONTRACTOR must have access to all such books, records, documents and other evidence for purposes of inspection, audit and copying during normal business hours.

The CONTRACTOR will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. This CONTRACT may be terminated upon any refusal of the CONTRACTOR to allow access to the records as described above.

8.2 Audits.

8.2.1 Audits conducted under this Section shall be in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and established procedures and guidelines of any reviewing or audit agency(s).

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When applicable for Federal audit rules, the CONTRACTOR must maintain books, records, documents and other evidence directly pertinent to performance of federally funded work under this CONTRACT in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied, and in accordance with 2 CFR §§ 200.334-.338, in effect on the date this CONTRACT is signed by both parties. Records must be retained for a period of three years after final payment is made and all other pending matters are closed.