Licensed Site Remediation Professional - Expand the Pool

Bergen County, New Jersey has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered BC-RFQ-25-008.2 to expand the pool of Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP) for the Bergen County Department of Health Services. The procurement seeks environmental consulting services for a 12-month period commencing on the date of award, with a focus on comprehensive remedial investigation activities. Qualified professionals will be required to perform environmental compliance tasks including soil and groundwater investigations, remedial design services, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling, soil borings, receptor evaluations, ecological assessments, and vapor intrusion investigations. Respondents must satisfy New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Technical Requirements for Site Remediation and prepare technical reports consistent with Remedial Action Progress Reports. The evaluation criteria will emphasize the respondent's experience, reputation, subject matter knowledge, availability for county meetings, and overall capability to meet the county's environmental remediation needs. Proposals are due by August 21, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on July 31, 2025.

The RFQ includes multiple compliance requirements that may restrict or qualify potential respondents, including mandatory affirmative action language, ownership disclosure certifications, and specific ethical compliance measures. Vendors must complete forms demonstrating non-involvement in prohibited activities related to Russia and Belarus, provide Iran investment disclosures, and submit comprehensive documentation including a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Employee Information Report, and proof of insurance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly noted, the procurement emphasizes equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies. The documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range for the contract, though it appears to be a professional services procurement focused on expanding the county's environmental remediation professional resource pool. Potential respondents must demonstrate substantial expertise in environmental site remediation and comply with an extensive list of state and local regulatory requirements to be considered for qualification.