Harmful Algal Blooms - Request for Information

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a pilot project focused on improving public health notifications about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Stockton, California area. The agency seeks environmental consulting services to develop digital and physical signage prototypes with color-coded hazard levels, toxin information, and QR codes. Vendors are required to submit a capability statement addressing specific questions outlined in the "Questions to Vendors2" document, with submissions due by December 17, 2024, at 1:30 PM PST. Preliminary questions from potential vendors must be submitted by December 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST. The RFI will help EPA determine the acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside classifications and solicitation methods through platforms like SAM.gov or GSA.

The project is classified under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services and will require approximately 950 hours of effort with a timeline extending through 2025. The scope involves developing HAB advisory signage, creating an implementation strategy, and coordinating with stakeholders including Restore the Delta, City of Stockton, CCHAB, and County Health Agencies. Key deliverables include quarterly meeting notes, signage prototypes due in summer and winter 2025, bi-annual progress reports, and a comprehensive implementation strategy. While no specific award value is mentioned, the project requires vendors to identify necessary labor categories and position levels. Vendors are also asked to indicate their existing contract vehicles such as GSA, NASA SEWP, or other Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) that could potentially support the project's labor requirements.