On-Call Environmental Consulting Services

The City of Rock Hill, South Carolina is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #2022-RFQ-103 for on-call environmental consulting services targeting multiple development projects within the city. The procurement seeks qualified environmental consulting firms to provide a comprehensive range of services including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, groundwater/soil/air/surface water sampling, Underground Storage Tank closures, PCB remediation, asbestos and lead-based paint testing, vapor intrusion assessments, monitoring well installation, corrective actions, and various site and media management plans. Evaluation of submissions will follow a weighted scoring system across five categories: Qualifications (30 points), Project Experience (20 points), Project Understanding (20 points), Response (20 points), and Historical Performance (10 points). Key procurement dates include questions due by March 14, 2023, and qualifications submissions due by March 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated project start date of April 1, 2023. The initial contract term is 36 months with potential for two 12-month renewal options. Respondents must demonstrate professional capabilities through comprehensive submissions that address the city's detailed environmental consulting needs.

The City of Rock Hill emphasizes supporting local businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in this procurement. Firms must meet specific insurance requirements, including $2 million in professional liability coverage, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory standards. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the sample agreement indicates the city's intent to maintain flexible service procurement with the ability to terminate contracts with 10 days' notice. The city reserves the right to select one or more companies for contract consideration, suggesting potential multiple award scenarios. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the sample agreement indicates that total fees will be determined based on actual services rendered, with the city retaining up to 10% of invoice amounts as project completion assurance. Respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive service capabilities across a wide spectrum of environmental consulting services, with a focus on supporting the city's development and environmental management objectives.