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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION

Request for Response (RFR)

Document Title: Professional Environmental and Consulting Services Contract PRF77

Agency Document Number: PRF77designatedDCAMM

COMMBUYS Bid#: BD-21-1080-OSD03-SRC04-63552

July 29, 2021 Re-issued September 29, 2021

Please Note: This is a single document associated with a complete Bid (also referred to as Solicitation) that can be found on www.COMMBUYS.com. Bidders are responsible for reviewing and complying with all Bid requirements. Bidders may contact the OSD Help Desk at COMMBUYS@mass.gov or at 1-888-MA-STATE for technical assistance with COMMBUYS. The Help Desk is staffed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Eastern time, as applicable, except on federal and state holidays.

Bidders with disabilities or hardships that seek reasonable accommodation, which may include the receipt of RFR information in an alternative format, must communicate such requests in writing to the contact person. Requests for accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. A Bidder requesting accommodation must submit a written statement which describes the Bidder’s disability and the requested accommodation to the contact person for the RFR. The SST reserves the right to reject unreasonable requests.

Revision History

· Pages 2 and 3 – Section 1.2 - updated Estimated Procurement Calendar.

· Page 31 – Section 4.1 – updated language.

· Uniform Cost Form – attachment to RFR – updated Junior EHS Trainer from greater than 10 years to less than 10 years; table added; updated contract dates.

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INTRODUCTION AND BID OVERVIEW

Summary Description of Procurement The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting bids from qualified firms (Bidders) to procure professional environmental services including assessment, consulting, engineering, investigative, testing, and training services described in this RFR. The purpose of soliciting bids is to identify and select qualified Bidders to provide services to the Commonwealth, local municipalities, and other entities (Eligible Entities) who are eligible to hire environmental firms using statewide contract PRF77. Under PRF77, environmental firms may be hired by Eligible Entities to help them meet their environmental statutory and regulatory requirements, or to design and oversee environmental assessment and/or remediation projects and provide other environmental services as needed.

At any time during PRF77’s contract period, selected Bidders (e.g., Contractors) can be contacted by an Eligible Entity that needs professional environmental services in one or more of listed contract categories. It is noted that Bidders selected for PRF77 may be asked to work at any location throughout Massachusetts. To be selected for the PRF77 contract, a Bidder must meet the requirements for one or more of the environmental service categories listed in the RFR.

PRF77’s environmental services categories include:

a) Media Assessments,

b) Design and Construction Administration Services,

c) the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP),

d) Permitting and Reporting,

e) Compliance Services,

f) Environmental Strategy,

g) Recycling, Solid Waste and Sustainable Materials Management, and

h) Environmental, Health and Safety Training (EHS Training) Services.

PRF77 will be available for use by any and all Eligible Entities as detailed in section 1.3.7 of this RFR.

Estimated Procurement Calendar

at 2:00 p.m.

by no later than 1:00 p.m.

September 29, 2021

Training for Online Submission* – Contractors that have not previously submitted electronic quotes via COMMBUYS are strongly encouraged to attend training Dates Available:

June 7, 2021 through September 1, 2021 September 29, 2021

Online Webinar:

This interactive webcast provides instructions on several activities: Locating and responding to bids; Using the bid Q&A feature; Creating a quote response; Revising a Quote response. Access the webcast here.

Bid Amendment Deadline.

Online Quote submission period begins.

Bid documents will not be amended after this date.

September 1, 2021 September 29, 2021

October 12, 2021 by no later than 1:00PM

Late bids will not be considered.

January 29, 2022

April 1, 2022

*See Appendix 2, "Training for Vendors Responding to Bids On COMMBUYS" for instructions on how to register for live webinar and additional trainings that may be helpful to prospective bidders.

Visit https://www.mass.gov/doc/vendor-training-schedule/download for additional Instructor-Led Training and Webinar dates.

Times are Eastern Time (US), as displayed on the COMMBUYS system clock after logging in. If there is a conflict between the dates in this Procurement Calendar and dates in the Bid’s Header, the dates in the Bid’s Header on COMMBUYS shall prevail. Bidders are responsible for checking the Bid record, including Bid Q & A, on COMMBUYS for Procurement Calendar updates.

Submission of Bid Questions The “Bid Q & A” function in COMMBUYS allows Bidders to ask written questions and receive written answers regarding this Bid. To locate the Bid Q & A, log into COMMBUYS, locate the Bid, acknowledge receipt of the Bid, and scroll down to the bottom of the Bid Header page. The “Bid Q & A” button allows Bidder’s access to the Bid Q & A page.

All questions must be submitted through the Bid Q & A page. Questions must be asked prior to the Deadline stated in the Estimated Procurement Calendar. The Strategic Sourcing Team (SST) reserves the right not to respond to late questions. Bidders are responsible for verifying that their questions are recorded in COMMBUYS and appear on the Bid Q & A page.

Questions submitted to the SST outside of COMMBUYS will not be answered.

Content entered must be suitable for public viewing. Bidders must not include inappropriate content, including but not limited to, information that could be considered personal, security sensitive, inflammatory, incorrect, or collusory. The SST reserves the right to edit or delete any inappropriate content.

All answers are final when posted. Any subsequent revisions to previously provided answers will be dated.

Bid Amendment Deadline The SST reserves the right to make amendments to the Bid after initial publication. It is each Bidder’s responsibility to check COMMBUYS for any amendments, addenda or modifications to this Bid, and any Bid Q & A records related to this Bid. The SST and the Commonwealth accept no responsibility and will provide no accommodation to Bidders who submit a Quote based on an out-of-date Bid or on information received from a source other than COMMBUYS.

At the SST’s discretion, the Bid Amendment Deadline may be extended. Should this occur, the “Deadline for Quotes/Responses” shall be extended as well. As stated above, it is the responsibility of the bidder for checking the Bid record in COMMBUYS for revisions and updates.

Pre-bid Conference August 5, 2021 at 2:00PM The Pre-bid Conference will be a webcast conference conducted by DCAMM and OSD for the purpose of informing prospective Bidders about general Bid information and answering questions from prospective Bidders. Attendance is optional to submit a bid under statewide contract Professional Environmental and Consulting Services Contract and related training Statewide Contract PRF77. Please refer to the Pre-bid Conference section of the Header Information for this Bid in COMMBUYS for any updated information, including the location, time, and date of the Bidders’ Conference. See also: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2978287144414130704.

Late Bids will not be Considered Bid responses must be received in full by the bid opening date and time shown on COMMBUYS ("Bid Opening Date/Time", i.e., the Deadline for Quotes/Bid Responses). Proposals received after the deadline will be ineligible for consideration and deemed non-responsive. Each bidder/offeror must submit all required bid response forms electronically through COMMBUYS. When submitting a quote electronically through COMMBUYS, please allow sufficient time to complete any online forms and upload documents. If you are in the middle of uploading your proposal when the deadline is reached, the system will stop the process and you will be unable to submit your Quote. It is recommended that Quotes be submitted as far in advance as possible before the deadline to allow time to obtain assistance from the OSD Help Desk if needed.

Debriefing The SST may conduct debriefings for unsuccessful Bidders, if requested within fourteen (14) calendar days of notification that your Quote has not been selected for an award. Debriefing guidelines will be provided in advance prior to the debriefing.

Additional Bid Information Anticipated Contract Duration:

The initial term of this Contract is five (5) years. In addition, this Contract has one (1) option to renew of up to two (2) years with a maximum possible contract duration of seven (7) years.

Performance and payment time frames which exceed Contract duration All term leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services entered into during the duration of this Contract and whose performance and payment time frames extend beyond the duration of this Contract shall remain in effect for performance and payment purposes (limited to the time frame and services established per each written agreement). No written agreement shall extend more than one (1) year beyond the final termination date of this Statewide Contract. No new leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services may be executed after the Contract has expired. Any contractor entering new engagements with Eligible Entities after contract expiration will be subject to remedial measures, which may include but are not limited to mandatory point deduction for future bid submissions and suspension of other contracts with OSD.

Estimated Value of the Contract The estimated value of purchase(s) resulting from this Bid is $2,500,000 per year. This Estimated Value was derived by reviewing Contractor sales reports to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Eligible Entities for FY2020. The Commonwealth makes no guarantee that any commodities or services will be purchased from any Contract resulting from this Bid. Any estimates or past procurement volumes referenced in this Bid are included only for the convenience of Bidders and are not to be relied upon as any indication of future purchase levels.

Estimated Number of Awards There is no limit to the number of Contractors that can be awarded a contract. The SST may award more or fewer contracts, if it is in the best interests of the Commonwealth to do so.

Contract renewals will be offered at the sole discretion of DCAMM in consultation with OSD. At a minimum, offers to renew will be contingent upon satisfactory contractor performance, compliance with reporting requirements, and adequate sales volume.

Adding Contractors after initial Contract Award If, over the life of the Contract, DCAMM and/or the SST determines that additional Contractors should be added to meet the requirements of the Commonwealth, the Bid may be reopened to obtain additional Quotes.

Acquisition Method(s):

Entities Eligible to Use the Resulting Contract Any Contract(s) resulting from this Bid will be open for use by the following entities:

· Cities, towns, districts, counties and other political subdivisions;

· Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches, including all Departments and elected offices therein;

· Independent public authorities, commissions and quasi-public agencies;

· Local public libraries, public school districts and charter schools;

· Public hospitals owned by the Commonwealth;

· Public institutions of higher education;

· Public purchasing cooperatives;

· Non-profit organizations that are doing business with the Commonwealth; and

· Other entities when designated in writing by the State Purchasing Agent.

Each Eligible Entity is responsible for executing its own purchase orders and paying its own invoices for goods and/or services acquired from this Contract. Contractors will be responsible for marketing their goods and/or services to Commonwealth Agencies and other Eligible Entities.

Bidder Qualifications Company experience Business background Years in the industry Bidders must have been in the business of providing Professional Environmental and Consulting Services and/or Environmental, Health and Safety Training services for at least the two (2) most recent consecutive years prior to the RFR submission deadline (See RFR Section 1.2, Estimated Procurement Calendar). As part of a Bid submission, Bidders must provide documentation that shows their number of years of Professional Environmental and Consulting Services.

In the case of companies formed fewer than two (2) years prior to the RFR submission deadline via merger, acquisition or some other means, the SST may consider the experience of all companies involved in the merger or acquisition.

Employee and/or business technical/business experience, certifications, licenses Bid submissions must provide relevant technical/business experiences, certifications, and licenses for each category and sub-category for which the Bidder is applying to provide services under PRF77. See section 3.1.1 for further detail. As an example, for Bid submissions for Environmental Service Category: The Massachusetts Contingency Plan, a list of Licensed Site Professional(s) (LSP) and their LSP license(s) would be relevant detail for the SST. Bidders should provide business experiences on letterhead for all Environmental Service Categories they apply for on the Vendor’s Applicable Service Categories Statement(s) Form found in section 8.3 of this RFR.

Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) A COOP Plan identifies mission-critical organizational functions which must continue when normal operations are, or may be disrupted, and provides a framework for the continued operation of these mission essential functions under all threats and conditions. The Plan also helps to identify lines of succession, alternate facilities, critical systems, essential records, and delegations of authority. To accommodate the need for a COOP Plan, Contractors may be asked, and must make every effort to service these requests from regular sources of services at the rates set forth in the Statewide Contract resulting from this RFR.

Emergency Response Capabilities Contractors may be called upon during a declared state of emergency to supply and/or deliver to the Commonwealth on a priority basis services which are currently under Statewide Contract. To accommodate such requests, Contractors may be asked, and must make every effort to service, these requests from regular sources of services at the rates set forth in the Statewide Contract resulting from this RFR.

Financial stability including DUNS report, bankruptcy, litigation, and contract defaults Bankruptcy, litigation, and contract defaults For the past 5 (five) years as of the release date of this RFR, Bidders must provide a list of any outstanding contingencies, such as lawsuits or other claims or charges, against the Bidder related to performance of the services sought under this RFR.

References and reference information and/or requirements Submittals must include three (3) references from clients of the Bidder for each applicable Environmental Services Category to which a Bidder is applying for under this RFR. Reference contact form must be filled out and submitted as part of the bid in section 8.3 of the RFR Bid Response Package in Appendix 3. References may be contacted via email and may be asked to answer questions.

SERVICE, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND COST SPECIFICATIONS

Service Specifications Environmental Services Categories This Request for Response (RFR) seeks the services of consultant firms qualified in one or more of the following Service Categories ‘category’, including:

a) Media Assessments

b) Design and Construction Administration Services

c) The Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Compliance Support

d) Permitting and Reporting

e) Compliance Services

f) Environmental Strategy

g) Recycling, Solid Waste & Sustainable Materials Management

h) Environmental, Health and Safety Training Services

A Bidder may bid on one, some, or all Environmental Service Categories. Each category is described in more detail below. All Bidders submitting a proposal must complete the Vendor’s Applicable Service Categories Statement(s) Form found in Section 8.3 of Appendix 3 of this RFR which identifies the categories and/or sub-categories for which the Bidder desires to be evaluated. Each category and sub-category will be evaluated separately, and a Bidder may qualify in one category but not another category. In addition, a Bidder shall submit the Bid Response Forms Package Cover Sheet also in Appendix 3 along with a Bid response cover letter. Bidders shall provide relevant employee resumes (including their account management team) and organizational charts for evidence of capability in the selected categories. Also, Bidder shall submit a one-page business profile, document of tax compliance, and insurance coverage, as further detailed in section 3.1 of this RFR. To be evaluated for a category and/or sub-category, Bidders must demonstrate that they meet all criteria herein and all submittal requirements as listed below and provide a comprehensive narrative describing their ability to provide professional environmental and consulting services to the Commonwealth.

a) Media Assessments For this category, Bidders may provide media assessment consulting services to all Eligible Entities that they can identify and address all applicable federal, state, and/or local requirements to ensure that they can implement all required statutory and regulatory responsibilities. Eligible Entities may use the media assessment category for all consulting services related to (but not necessarily limited to) facility cleanup/rehabilitation requirements, decision making, planning and (re)development to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the environment. Bidders must be conversant and have experience with media assessments in one or more of the media assessment sub-categories below, including but not limited to air, asbestos, building/construction material, ecology/wetlands, facilities, groundwater, hazardous materials and wastes, polychlorinated biphenyls, sediment, soil, surface water, utilities, water and wastewater, as well as experience with any other related media assessments that may be required in the future for ongoing and/or emerging media assessments to address new contaminant statutory and regulatory requirements. To be evaluated for the Media Assessments category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Further service details about some of, but not all the needed media assessment work activities include the following:

1. Air Quality (indoor and ambient) Assessment:

· Assess nature and extent of air quality issues,

· Develop air quality monitoring work plans,

· Evaluate dust, noise/sound, and other air nuisance complaints,

· Conduct/perform industrial hygiene tasks/responsibilities as needed,

· Determine applicable monitoring procedures including detection values,

· Identify industry and/or regulatory action levels,

· Prepare reports,

· Develop air quality impact assessments,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Express risk communication to regulatory agencies, Eligible Entities, and/or the public.

2. Asbestos Consulting and/or Sampling and Analytical Assessment:

· Assess nature and extent for interior and exterior needs,

· Design traditional and non-traditional work plans for asbestos containing materials (ACM) abatements,

· Monitor abatement activity/services,

· Develop operation and maintenance protocols,

· Evaluate abatement and disposal alternatives,

· Train affected individuals,

· Generate reports,

· Identify disposal facilities,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Identify issues/concerns and provide guidance on the management, transport, and disposal of asbestos containing materials and/or asbestos containing wastes.

· Provide appropriate documentation for sampling and analysis activities performed, including but not limited to all chain-of-custody documents (prepared in accordance with all applicable legal requirements) and all reports and/or summaries of sampling and analytical results.

· Preserve and/or refurnish, along with the appropriate chain-of-custody documentation, all asbestos samples to the Eligible Entity for legal compliance and/or enforcement activities.

· Provide testimony and related support services to the Eligible Entity in connection with any federal, state and/or administrative enforcement proceedings.

For Asbestos media assessments: Bidders’ Asbestos Assessment Requirements also include the following:

i. Submission of documentation of the Bidder’s Certification(s) of Asbestos Consultants in accordance with 454 CMR 28.00.

ii. Submission of qualifications to provide bulk asbestos sampling and analytical services for use by the Eligible Entity for inspection, compliance and/or enforcement activities.

3. Ecological/Wetland Assessment:

· Delineate wetlands in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations,

· Assess wetlands function/value,

· Develop wetlands restoration/replication plans,

· Manage/assess coastal geology and shoreline change,

· Help with protecting the public's interest in waterways of the Commonwealth,

· Assess vernal pools,

· Perform dredging analysis,

· Establish natural resource inventories,

· Develop and file Notices of Intent,

· Prepare impact statements,

· Evaluate endangered species,

· Perform/study wildlife management,

· Work with local conservation commissions,

· Oversee implementation of Orders of Conditions,

· Conduct forestry management,

· Plan land use,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Prepare any related reports and submissions as required.

For Ecological/Wetlands Assessments: Bidders must also provide the following with the Bid response:

i. Bidders shall provide evidence of current employment of a minimum of two wetland scientists with at least 2 years of experience each.

4. Environmental Assessment of Facilities and/or Properties: Services include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Perform ASTM Environmental Assessments,

· Assess for environmental risks,

· Identify oil and hazardous material releases and threats of release,

· Document facility generation and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes,

· Identify air emissions (e.g., dust, noise/sound, odors, others),

· Evaluate storm water and wastewater discharges,

· Identify wetlands and ecological issues,

· Determine local, municipal, state and/or federal regulatory compliance status for a facility,

· Provide facility recommendations and scope-of-work for addressing environmental risks,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Attain facility compliance with local, municipal, state and/or federal environmental requirements.

5. Hazardous Materials, Wastes, Tanks and Other Containers* Assessment:

· Identify facility hazardous materials and wastes and their locations,

· Propose and implement appropriate storage methods for hazardous materials and wastes,

· Identify storage tanks and other containers,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Provide work plans that include necessary remedial actions, appropriate storage and containment methods, and implementation costs.

*Hazardous materials, wastes, tanks and other containers to be evaluated include but are not limited to: above and underground storage tank systems, ACM and suspect ACM, ash and fly ash, drums materials, household wastes, lead paint, mercury containing electrical and non-electrical equipment and supplies, other containers (e.g. buckets, bulk tanks, drums, pressure vessels, and saddle tanks), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and suspect PCB containing materials, transformers, universal wastes, urban fill materials, virgin products and waste oils.

6. Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Assessments:

· Assess nature and extent for interior and exterior facility needs, including surrounding property location (as applicable),

· Assess the nature and extent of PCBs in soil and other media,

· Develop sampling strategies,

· Design work plans for abatements,

· Monitor abatement activity/services,

· Evaluate abatement and disposal alternatives,

· Generate reports,

· Identify disposal facilities,

· Collaborate with local, municipal, state and/or federal entities,

· Develop submittals for United States Environmental Protection Agency,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Provide recommendations for compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

7. Soil, Groundwater, Sediment, Surface Water, Water and Wastewater Assessments:

· Assess nature and extent of affected media,

· Develop sampling strategies,

· Sample and analyze affected media,

· Evaluate abatement and disposal alternatives,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Provide detailed reports relative to analytical results, including recommendations for future actions as appropriate.

b) Design and Construction Administration Services

These Chapter 30 (or public works) projects include remediation, traffic studies and design, storm water management, site work, utilities, water, and wastewater treatment, etc. In addition, engineering support for portions of building projects including demolition, site work, evaluation of existing infrastructure, subsurface investigation, and peer reviews may be required. There is a need for firms to provide engineering services and construction administrative support. These services and support involve creating Basis of Design documents, developing plans, construction, and operational specifications, if qualified, geotechnical work in support of this contract, and oversight of the bidding and construction of the project. The plans and specifications must conform to the requirements for public procurement for construction services. To be evaluated for the Design and Construction Administration Services category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Work activities may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Chapter 30, § 39M construction projects for designer-related activities:

· Develop subsurface investigation programs,

· Develop field and laboratory physical and engineering properties programs,

· Evaluate existing and post-construction drainage conditions,

· Assess constructability of the selected design,

· Develop work plans for vibration, dust, and noise monitoring,

· Perform cut and fill calculations,

· Develop construction cost estimates and schedules,

· Provide required details illustrating critical elements of the work,

· Prepare basis of design documents,

· Check samples, schedules, shop drawings and other submissions of the Contractor,

· Obtain testing of materials,

· Conduct Construction Monitoring Activities,

· Perform site visits throughout the stage of construction,

· Chair weekly construction meetings,

· Evaluate proposed change orders,

· Conduct semi-final and final inspections of the work, and/or

· Furnish Record Drawings.

c) Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Oil and Hazardous Material Cleanup and Compliance Consulting Services Bidders will provide technically appropriate, responsive, and timely M.G.L. c. 21E services to comply with the requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), 310 CMR 40.000, and ensure the cleanup of oil and hazardous material releases. These services may include (but are not limited to) consulting services undertaken in conjunction with building construction, real estate development and environmental projects, including studies, design, construction, and other services undertaken by other contractors. These services may require the involvement and oversight of Licensed Site Professional (LSP) services and opinions and if qualified, geotechnical work in support of this environmental services category. To be evaluated for the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Oil and Hazardous Material Cleanup and Compliance Consulting Services category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. The MCP and related work activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Oil and Hazardous Materials Release Cleanup:

· Provide environmental engineering and analysis, advice, and/or recommendations,

· Generate and submit MCP-required data, information, and reports for all aspects of the cleanup of oil and hazardous materials releases, including but not limited to:

· Immediate Response Actions,

· Limited Removal Actions,

· Release abatement measures,

· Utility Related Abatement Measures,

· Tier classification; Phase I; Phase II scope of work,

· Phase II, III, IV and V reports,

· Permanent and Temporary Solutions, and/or

· Public Involvement.

· Conduct field work,

· Accomplish media assessment and cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater and other media,

· Perform risk characterization,

· Conduct/continue emergency response services at facilities and sites sometimes as follow-up to cleanup, containment, and/or stability actions sometimes taken under statewide contract FAC110 for incidents involving but not limited to:

· Asbestos release containment,

· Water and wastewater utility repair,

· Spills of oil and hazardous materials, and/or

· Imminent hazards.

· Cleanup of oil and hazardous material releases with an emphasis on stability and containment,

· Assist Eligible Entities with MassDEP audit reviews, and other aspects of MassDEP regulatory oversight, including compliance issues (i.e., meeting regulatory deadlines), enforcement, and public involvement,

· Provide scientific and/or technical determinations, as required,

· Conduct soil, groundwater and other media sampling, monitoring, and analytical services,

· Describe the nature and extent of oil and hazardous material releases,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Discuss feasible alternatives, costs, contracting specifications and plans needed for cleanup.

Bidders will also provide in their bid response package:

i. A list of all currently licensed LSPs that they employ.

d) Permitting and Reporting For this category Bidders may be required to provide consulting services for all local, municipal, state and/or federal regulatory permitting requirements involving, but not limited to, air emissions programs, the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, water and wastewater programs, and wetland programs. Bidders may be requested to work directly with the regulatory authorities, and the public. To be evaluated for the Permitting and Reporting category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Work activities for this category may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Air Emissions:

· Provide expert advice on air quality regulations,

· Adhesives, Coatings, and Sealants,

· Air Toxics,

· Asbestos,

· Best and Reasonably Available Control Technology,

· Dust, Noise, Odor and Smoke,

· Modeling, Monitoring and Sampling,

· Open Burning, and/or

· Ride Share,

· Prepare appropriate permits or applications,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Coordinate with regulatory personnel.

2. Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Review

· Preparation of all submissions required by MEPA, including, but not limited to Environmental Notification Forms and Environmental Impact Report generation, and general support to address MEPA issues focused upon, but not limited to:

· Land,

· State-Listed Species under M.G.L. c. 131A,

· Wetlands, Waterways and Tidelands,

· Water,

· Wastewater,

· Transportation,

· Energy,

· Air,

· Solid and Hazardous Waste,

· Historical and Archaeological Resources,

· Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, and/or

· Any other issues as required by MEPA Office as part of regulatory review.

3. Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC): Provide consulting services in connection with all aspects of properties/structures that are or could be listed in the National or State Register of Historic Places, including historic districts, in compliance with both federal and state statutes and regulations. Services include working with the MHC and the public to determine potential project effects to historic properties/structures and the creation of Memorandum of Agreements. Any projects that require funding, licenses, or permits from federal agencies must be reviewed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Similarly, any projects that require funding, licenses, or permits from any state agency must be reviewed by MHC in compliance with MGL Chapter 9. Work activities may include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Generate and submit Project Notification Forms,

· Perform consultation for historical properties or archaeological sites,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Development of Memorandum of Agreement.

4. Wetlands, Waterways, and Resource Areas: These services include preparation of applicable submissions to local conservation commissions, municipal, state, and/or federal authorities; presentation of submissions to required authorities; and preparation of wetland replication plans and specifications, independently of or in coordination with a study or construction designer. Work activities may include but are not limited to the following:

· Monitoring and Assessment,

· Permitting and Forms with on-line filing,

· Notices of Intent,

· Abbreviated Notices of Resource Area Delineation,

· Requests for Certificate of Compliance,

· Herbicide Application and Renovation of Abandoned Cranberry Bogs,

· Water Quality Certifications,

· Areas of Critical Environmental Concern,

· Managing Standards and/or Strategies for Stormwater, and/or

· Chapter 91 Licenses or Permits.

5. Water and Wastewater: Provide consulting services in connection with all aspects of the permitting process for wastewater discharge to surface water, groundwater, or sanitary sewers. These services include preparation of permits and discharge plans in compliance with all applicable local, municipal, state, and/or federal regulations. This category includes, but is not limited to, the following types of permits: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, Construction General Permit (CGP), Remediation General Permit (RGP), Dewatering General Permit (DGP), and Chapter 91 licenses or permits. Services under this category include, but are not necessarily limited to, consulting/permitting services related to the following regulatory requirements:

· Land Application of Sludge and Septage,

· Industrial Wastewater,

· Sewer Use Discharge Permits, such as but not limited to, MWRA and other POTWs,

· Permit Procedures,

· Surface Water Discharges Permit Program,

· Ground Water Discharge Permit Program, Massachusetts Surface Water Quality, Standards,

· Sewer System Extensions and Connection,

· Supplemental Requirements for Hazardous Waste Management Facilities,

· Operation, Maintenance and Pretreatment Standards for Wastewater Treatment Works for Indirect Discharges,

· Reclaimed Water Permit Program and Standards, and/or

· EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

e) Compliance Services

These services include periodic soil, groundwater, or surface water sample collection and analyses; landfill gas sampling and analyses; periodic inspection and maintenance of disposal areas for erosion and cover integrity; and preparation and submission of required regulatory documents describing the aforementioned activities. To be evaluated for the Compliance Services category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Work activities may include but are not limited to the following:

· Sampling and analysis of groundwater, soil, and/or surface water,

· Sampling and analyses of landfill gas(es),

· Wastewater sampling required in connection with a permit and/or a regulatory program,

· Inspection and maintenance of disposal areas for erosion and cover integrity,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· Preparation and submission of required regulatory documents describing the aforementioned activities.

f) Environmental Strategy Services These services include environmental consulting services in connection with assessing environmental issues for any type of environmental project as required by the Eligible Entity, including but not limited to projects relating to the acquisition, transfer and development of land, rehabilitation of existing buildings, and the design and construction of new facilities. These services include, but are not limited to, identification of applicable permits; assessment of potential environmental concerns and possible solutions; development of master plans to identify key activities and possible ramifications of associated activities; and development of permitting and regulatory agency review schedules. To be evaluated for the Environmental Strategy Services category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Work activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Identification of applicable permits,

· Assessment of potential environmental concerns and possible solutions that include but are not limited to:

· Areas of Critical Environmental Concern,

· Air quality (ambient and indoor air),

· Ammonia (anhydrous and aqueous)/refrigeration equipment/units,

· Anti-freeze/cooling systems,

· Asbestos,

· Ash waste, wood waste, and/or polycyclic nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons,

· Batteries,

· Biological wastes,

· Boiler(s),

· Building and/or other construction materials/wastes,

· Chlorinated solvents,

· Carbon emissions,

· Chlorine,

· Commercial and Industrial wastes,

· Compressed air/gas cylinders,

· Cathode ray tubes and other electronics,

· Cryogenic materials,

· Cyanobacteria,

· Dry well,

· Dumpsters,

· Dust, noise/sound, odors, smoke, and other nuisances,

· Emissions (e.g., carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, particulates, sulfur oxides, semi-volatile organic compounds, volatile organic compounds, etc.),

· Energy,

· Expansion/condensate tank(s),

· Fire extinguishers,

· Floor drains,

· Fluorescent lighting,

· Freon/chlorofluorocarbons,

· Formaldehyde,

· Grease traps,

· Hazardous wastes,

· Herbicides, insecticides, and/or pesticides,

· Household hazardous wastes,

· Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units,

· Hydraulic system(s),

· Impermeable surfaces,

· Laboratory and/or medical wastes,

· Lead based paints,

· Lubricating oil and/or other petroleum,

· MCP Sites and Chapter 21E,

· Medical waste (e.g., needles, etc.)

· Metals (e.g., hexavalent chromium, mercury, etc.),

· Mold, mildew, and other biological materials,

· Natural gas/propane,

· National Heritage and Endangered Species Program,

· NPDES,

· Oil-water separator(s),

· PCBs,

· Private and/or public drinking water,

· Radon and/or other radiological elements/materials,

· Recyclable materials,

· Smoke detectors/Fire exit signage,

· Solar panels and other wastes,

· Solid Waste,

· Stack(s) and/or chimney(s),

· Standpipe(s),

· Tanks and containers,

· Toxic Substances Control Act wastes,

· Title V/septic systems,

· Transformers,

· Universal wastes,

· Urban fill materials,

· Utilities (e.g., electrical equipment, telecommunication, stormwater drainage, wastewater sewer, water, etc.)

· Wastewater,

· Water damage,

· Water quality,

· Wetland and waterways, and/or

· White goods.

· Development of a master plan to identify key activities and possible ramifications of associated activities,

· Development of permitting and regulatory agency review schedule,

· Hold/participate in meetings, and/or

· In addition, this category shall be available to address any related environmental issues and services as required by the Eligible Entity, including, but not limited to implementation of programs, research, risk assessment, environmental engineering services, data analysis and evaluation, technical support, policy analysis, impact analysis, planning, sustainable systems, green purchasing support, project coordination, sound surveys, environmental sampling/measurement, and modeling.

g) Recycling, Solid Waste & Sustainable Materials Management This category of services focuses on management of source separated and mixed solid waste, including but not limited to the collection, processing, recycling, reuse, re-manufacturing, composting, and disposal involving these materials. To be evaluated for the Recycling, Solid Waste & Sustainable Materials Management category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Service areas within this category include but are not limited to the following:

· Solid waste and sustainable materials management policy,

· Policy and program analysis and assessment,

· Waste characterization and testing, materials reuse, public contracting, and procurement,

· Secondary materials market analysis and tracking, organics diversion and management, and/or

· Solid waste/recycling training, market research, communications, and recycling program development and administration.

h) EHS Training Services These services include environmental consulting services focused upon providing professional Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) services training to ensure the health and safety of employees, regulatory compliance with required training requirements and protection of the environment. To be evaluated for the EHS Training Services category, Bidders must have at least two (2) years of experience in this category and provide documentation of at least three (3) recent projects that they have performed in this category. Bidders may provide professional training services in the following areas, which may include but are not limited to the following topics:

· American Industrial Hygiene Association,

· Air Monitoring,

· Asbestos Inspectors and/or awareness, 453 CMR 6.00 and 40 CFR Part 763,

· Bloodborne Pathogens,

· Conceptual Site Modeling,

· Construction Safety and Health,

· Department of Transportation training,

· Environmental Multi-media Sampling,

· General Risk Communication,

· Hazardous Materials Chemistry,

· Instrumentation,

· National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Courses including 582 or 582 equivalent certifications,

· Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 29 CFR 1910.120,

· OSHA 8hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher, 29 CFR 1910.120,

· OSHA 8hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Supervisor, 29 CFR 1910.120,

· OSHA 24hr Hazardous Materials Technician, 29 CFR 1910.120,

· OSHA 16hr Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher, 29 CFR 1910.120,

· PCBs,

· Personal Protective Equipment,

· Radiological Safety,

· 8hour Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (for signing manifests),

· Respiratory Protection,

· Slips, Trips, and Falls, and/or

· Trench Safety.

Additional Mandatory Requirements for All Categories and Sub-Categories

1) Bidders must complete the Environmental Service Categories Form, found within the RFR Bid Response Package in Appendix 3. Bidders who do not meet all mandatory requirements may be disqualified. The SST may determine if non-compliance with a mandatory requirement is insignificant or can be corrected or clarified.

2) The Bidders must include a general description of their firm, including its size, date of organization, areas of…