EPA Brownfield Grant Application and Implementation Assistance

Lewis County, New York has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2025-108) seeking a qualified environmental consulting or planning firm to provide comprehensive assistance with EPA Brownfield Grant Applications and implementation. The primary procurement objectives include preparing applications for the EPA Community-Wide Assessment Grants for FY2025, conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments (ESAs) at county brownfield sites, and potentially implementing cleanup and redevelopment activities. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes a company overview, proposed solution, detailed pricing schedule, references, project timeline, and relevant certifications. The county will evaluate proposals based on multiple criteria, including bidders' experience with EPA brownfield grants, environmental site assessment capabilities, investigation and cleanup expertise, project management skills, and technical proficiency. The proposal response is due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with the county intending to award the contract on September 2, 2025. The initial contract period will span two years, with potential for three additional one-year renewals, focusing specifically on grant application preparation for the mid-November 2025 EPA Brownfields Grant Competition.

The contract opportunity does not include a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, and no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation. The county does not require Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification but encourages such information if applicable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified as having been awarded similar contracts within the past five years. The proposal requires bidders to provide a fee schedule with estimated hours and rates across professional, nonprofessional, and clerical categories. The contract will be funded through EPA grants, with Lewis County reserving the right to adjust the project scope based on future funding availability. The procurement spans multiple jurisdictions within New York State, specifically focusing on brownfield site assessment and potential redevelopment within Lewis County, with potential broader regional implications for environmental remediation and economic revitalization.