DERR LOE Contract to provide Site Assessment Work

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR), issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting competitive sealed proposals for a Level of Effort (LOE) Contract focused on site assessment work. The procurement, identified as TH20-16, seeks a qualified consultant to perform comprehensive environmental services including hazard scoring for National Priorities Listing under CERCLA, brownfields assessments, voluntary cleanup program assistance, remedial activities, removal activities, and post-remedial/removal activities. Bidders were required to submit hourly rates for nine different labor categories, ranging from entry-level technical staff to principal professionals, with specific weighting factors for evaluation. The RFP mandated that bidders have at least one year of experience performing the specified duties and comply with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). Evaluation criteria included a comprehensive score sheet addressing 33 technical criteria, with cost evaluation calculating a weighted average hourly direct labor cost where the lowest rate receives maximum cost points. The solicitation was open from December 12, 2019, to January 9, 2020, with proposals due by the final date.

The procurement was conducted in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code, with strict communication restrictions prohibiting bidders from contacting procurement unit staff except through the designated procurement officer. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The anticipated contract duration was five years, with an estimated total contract value of $2,000,000. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. was ultimately awarded the contract following the competitive bidding process. The procurement did not specify any particular infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the technical capabilities needed to perform the specified environmental assessment and remediation services. Bidders were expected to demonstrate technical competence, relevant experience, and the ability to provide comprehensive environmental consulting services across multiple labor categories and project types.