RFP#15A202511155 Master Scoresheet_Final.pdf

This Master Score Sheet documents the evaluation results for RFP #202511155, issued by the State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management - Military Bureau, for a Biological Assessment of the Lola Dana Training Site (LDTS) covering approximately 3,830 acres in Penobscot County. The project requires a comprehensive biological assessment for submission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, encompassing four primary tasks: coordinating a kick-off meeting and site visit, conducting data analysis and USFWS coordination meetings, developing and finalizing a draft Biological Assessment document, and supporting public meetings. The RFP evaluation was conducted on a 100-point scale with proposals due by December 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and contract award anticipated for February or March 2026. The contract term runs from February 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The evaluation criteria allocated 50 points for organization qualifications and experience, 10 points for proposed approach and service layout, and 40 points for cost proposal.

Four bidders submitted proposals for this project. TYRANNIDAE LLC received the highest overall score of 88 points with a proposed cost of $26,350.00, winning the cost evaluation with a perfect 40-point score. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC scored 90.41 points overall with a proposal of $27,439.00, achieving the second-highest score through stronger qualifications (45 points) and cost performance. GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL INC scored 85.89 points with a cost proposal of $32,050.00, while Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc scored 46.29 points with a proposal of $64,712.00. All bidders were required to provide current Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Reports, ACORD insurance certificates, and complete required appendices, with personnel assigned to pass federal background checks conducted by the State.