ETC -Cost.pdf

This is a cost estimate document for environmental consulting services requested by the City of Madison Engineering Division in Wisconsin. The document outlines pricing for an umbrella contract under which selected environmental consulting firms will provide site assessment services on an as-needed basis for properties owned or under consideration for purchase by the City, as well as assessments within rights of way during construction activities. Rather than a fixed scope of work, individual City departments will define specific service requirements and request site-specific work plans and cost estimates from selected firms prior to project initiation. The contract structure allows multiple qualified firms to be engaged for various environmental assessment projects throughout the contract period.

The cost estimate establishes the pricing framework for environmental consulting services, enabling the City to obtain competitive bids from qualified firms while maintaining flexibility for future project-specific scoping and budgeting. Each engagement will require a detailed work plan and "not to exceed dollar amount" from the selected consultant(s) before on-site activities commence, ensuring cost control and scope clarity for individual projects. This umbrella contract approach allows the City to efficiently manage multiple environmental assessments without repeatedly issuing formal solicitations, streamlining the procurement process while maintaining competitive pricing through pre-qualified vendors.