May2025_CCRPC_Basin5_WaterQuality_SubcontractorRFQ.pdf

The document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) for water quality improvement subcontractors in the Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages Basin (Basin 5), as defined by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act. The RFQ seeks to prequalify and contract with subcontractors for non-regulatory water quality improvement projects, with a primary focus on phosphorus reduction across stream, forest, developed land, and agricultural sectors. The initial contract period is three years, with subcontractors required to submit their qualifications by January 17, 2024. The CCRPC aims to support its Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) Subgrantee Project Implementors/Managers in executing water quality initiatives within the Basin 5 region.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it provide detailed information about incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges. The contract will be awarded based on subcontractors' qualifications and capabilities to execute water quality improvement projects, with a geographical focus on the Chittenden County area within the Northern Lake Champlain watershed. Potential subcontractors should demonstrate expertise in environmental monitoring, water quality analysis, project implementation, and reporting. The CCRPC will likely evaluate submissions based on technical capabilities, past performance, understanding of the Basin 5 watershed, and the ability to effectively reduce phosphorus levels through strategic interventions.