Financial Assurance Environmental Consulting Services

The Washington State Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is soliciting bids to establish a convenience use contract for environmental consulting services for its Financial Assurance program. The selected bidders will primarily provide site-specific project management including conducting environmental assessments, overseeing the installation of infrastructure, and providing gas station compliance and 24/7 urgent response services. The contract will cover multiple counties and cities within Washington state, with the scope of services including gasoline/diesel assessment and cleanup, infrastructure upgrades, and gas station compliance. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, qualified personnel, and the ability to perform the required tasks. PLIA will evaluate bids based on performance requirements, qualifications and experience, and pricing. The deadline for submitting bids is December 16, 2024, and PLIA anticipates awarding the contract(s) on January 29, 2025, with a contract term of February 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with options to extend for up to three additional one-year periods.

PLIA is encouraging small and diverse businesses to participate, either as prime contractors or subcontractors, to support the state's economic goals and supplier diversity. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract will be funded through PLIA's pollution liability insurance program trust account, but the specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed.