Environmental Review Service

The Livonia Housing Commission is requesting proposals for environmental review services for Community Development Block Grant and Public Housing Program activities, with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network.

Qualified respondents must demonstrate experience completing NEPA and CDBG environmental reviews, familiarity with HUD's Environmental Review regulations, capacity to manage required timelines, and knowledge of Michigan-specific environmental requirements. Compliance with 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58 is mandatory. The scope includes Tiered Environmental Reviews for homeowner rehabilitation activities, full Environmental Assessments for demolition, reconstruction, and resale projects, determinations of exemption or categorical exclusion status for public service and administrative activities, and environmental documentation for 15 public housing scattered-site homes.

The cost proposal must include a fee schedule with specific costs per Tier 2 review, costs for Environmental Assessments, and hourly rates for additional services. Pricing terms are to be negotiated based on either deliverables or per-unit rates. The contract term is anticipated to be one year with an option to extend up to five years.

Evaluation criteria are demonstrated understanding of CDBG requirements, technical quality and clarity of approach, consultant qualifications and relevant experience, cost competitiveness, and proposal completeness. A virtual bid opening will occur on August 18 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Questions must be submitted in writing to Gus Kandah, Purchasing Manager, at gkandah@livonia.gov by August 11 at 3:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format exclusively. The City reserves the right to reject all bids or waive any irregularities as deemed in its best interests.