Grants Management- Environmental Review Services

The City of Columbus, Ohio is seeking a qualified consultant to perform environmental review services for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandated projects across Franklin County. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) targeting consultants with expertise in federal environmental review processes, specifically compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing HUD Statutory Checklists for approximately 15-20 environmental review projects annually, covering federally funded programs including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Neighborhood Stabilization, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across competence (40 points), quality and feasibility (20 points), ability to perform services (20 points), past performance (15 points), and pricing (5 points). Proposals are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, September 12, 2025, with contract recommendations anticipated around September 29, 2025. The initial contract term is set for January through December 2026, with potential options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing firms must demonstrate prior experience with federal agency environmental reviews, particularly HUD, and possess the capability to conduct comprehensive environmental assessments that evaluate project impacts, document regulatory compliance, and identify necessary mitigation measures. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the scope suggests a substantial annual contract value commensurate with conducting 15-20 comprehensive environmental reviews. The final funding recommendation will be presented to the Director of the Department of Finance and Management and Columbus City Council, with fund release contingent upon satisfactory review of activities and expenditures. Contractors will be required to maintain specific liability insurance, including $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage, and comply with local regulations such as the City of Columbus Wage Theft Prevention Code.