Environmental Water Compliance Support, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia

Auburn University is seeking sealed bids for Environmental Water Compliance Support at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia through RFP number AU-2024-0000790. The solicitation requires a service provider to support the Fort Eisenhower Environmental Compliance Branch in managing comprehensive environmental regulatory programs, with a specific focus on water quality management, Clean Water Act compliance, and pesticide management. Key deliverables include stormwater permit implementation, water quality sampling and reporting, environmental inspections, and support for municipal, industrial, and construction stormwater, wetlands, drinking water, surface water, and groundwater management. The contract period will run from 30 June 2025 to 01 July 2026. Proposal evaluation criteria will prioritize pricing (50%), historical performance (45%), and proposal completeness (5%), with proposals due by June 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM CDT. Proposers must submit through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal and demonstrate key personnel qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science degree in a related scientific field and substantial environmental consulting experience.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (SB & SDB) participation, with the university committed to developing and reporting on supplier diversity throughout the contract duration. Proposers must comply with Alabama state laws, including sales tax registration and federal immigration employment verification requirements. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and potential environmental liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. The university reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, and proposals will remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed requirements for environmental compliance support, extensive reporting, and specialized personnel suggest a substantial contract value. Bidders must also complete a vendor disclosure statement and, if applicable, provide an E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding, with the university evaluating factors such as skill, facilities, capacity, experience, responsibility, previous work, reputation, and financial standing.