1470-25-R-RFQF-00003-V01

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking professional engineering services for environmental assessments and remediation activities. Specifically, the solicitation targets Environmental Response Action Contractors (ERACs) to perform comprehensive environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring, and remediation services at contaminated sites involving underground storage tank releases or Brownfield/Uncontrolled Sites. The contract will have an initial four-year term with an option to renew for one additional year, not exceeding a total of five years. Qualified firms will be selected through a competitive evaluation process, with up to fifteen contractors anticipated to receive contracts. The evaluation will be based on a weighted scoring system: technical factors at 45%, management factors at 40%, and cost factors at 15%. Key evaluation criteria include environmental assessment experience, remediation experience, project management capabilities, and past performance. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract, with individual Work Orders assigned to specify scope, deliverables, schedule, and cost estimates. Compensation will be based on MDEQ Underground Storage Tank Branch Reimbursement Procedures, drawing from multiple funding sources including the Mississippi Groundwater Protection Trust Fund, MDEQ Brownfield funds, and other MDEQ funds. Reimbursement rates are subject to maximum limits for various services such as drilling, well installation, equipment use, and other direct costs. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the multi-year contract and potential for up to fifteen contractors suggest a significant investment in environmental remediation services. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive documentation, technical reports, and execute site assessments and remediation activities in compliance with environmental regulations and MDEQ standards.