Environmental Monitoring at Old Landfill

The Town of Whately, Massachusetts, located in Franklin County, is seeking environmental monitoring services for its old landfill site through a competitive price quote procurement process. The project requires a qualified contractor to install at least three groundwater monitoring wells (one upgradient and two downgradient), three gas wells positioned along property boundaries, and conduct comprehensive environmental sampling. Specific deliverables include leachate and surface water sampling, biennial inspection reports, and quarterly environmental monitoring events, all of which must comply with 310 CMR 19.132 regulatory guidelines. The solicitation requires proposers to complete multiple attachments, including a Price Form, Certificate of Non-Collusion, and Certification of State Tax Payment. Key submission details include a November 4, 2025, deadline at 2:00 PM, with site visits available Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm up to one week before the submission deadline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified proposer, with potential consideration given to past performance. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days from submission.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified environmental monitoring contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must demonstrate technical capability to perform detailed environmental monitoring, well installation, and comprehensive documentation of monitoring activities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026, indicating a relatively short-term engagement. The town maintains tax exemption status for federal excise taxes, which may impact overall project pricing. Proposers will be required to provide itemized pricing for groundwater monitoring wells, gas wells, sampling activities, inspection reports, and overall monitoring services. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The evaluation will primarily focus on price competitiveness, technical qualifications, and the ability to meet the specified regulatory and monitoring requirements.