EPA Assessment Coalition Grant

The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) is seeking a qualified consultant to assist with preparing an EPA Assessment Coalition Grant application for the Linn and Benton region. The primary deliverables include writing the EPA grant application, developing a comprehensive inventory of properties, and conducting community and stakeholder engagement to identify and prioritize assessment sites. Qualified consultants must demonstrate experience in federal grant writing, brownfield projects, and community engagement. The procurement process involves a competitive selection based on evaluation criteria that include similar work experience, qualifications, understanding of the work, and cost of services. The contract opportunity spans multiple jurisdictions, including Lincoln County and Albany City, with a proposal due date of October 3, 2022. The contract term is anticipated to be up to three months from the award date, with potential extension if the initial application is unsuccessful. Consultants are expected to help position the region for future EPA brownfield assessment and cleanup funding opportunities.

The RFP indicates that OCWCOG has secured a preliminary Integrated Planning Grant from Business Oregon to fund this project, suggesting potential budget availability for the selected consultant. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears open to consultants with specialized expertise in environmental assessment and grant writing. The preliminary grant award implies a budget range that would support comprehensive grant application development and preliminary site assessment work. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the RFP. The opportunity seems designed to attract consultants with demonstrated capabilities in brownfield assessment, federal grant preparation, and community engagement strategies for environmental remediation projects.