On-Call Wetland Delineation and Permitting Services

Dorchester County in South Carolina is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call wetland delineation and permitting services through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2026-18. The procurement is designed to establish a one-year contract with potential four one-year renewals for professional environmental services across various county departments including Water & Sewer, Public Works, and Capital Projects. Specific services include field delineation of jurisdictional wetlands, preparation of wetland reports and maps, regulatory agency coordination with USACE and SCDHEC-OCRM, permit application preparation, and environmental assessment support. The proposal will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system across six criteria: Firm Qualifications & Experience (20 points), Key Personnel (20 points), Relevant Project Experience (20 points), Technical Approach (15 points), Cost Proposal (15 points), and References (10 points). Key procurement dates include October 24, 2025, as the last day for questions, and November 7, 2025, as the proposal submission deadline. Proposers must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications detailing firm background, project team, relevant experience, technical approach, and references.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Hourly rates will be used for task orders, with reimbursable expenses subject to county policy and requiring prior approval, to be reimbursed at actual cost without markup. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the county will select the offer representing the best value, with the Selection Committee having full discretion in evaluating proposals. The RFP suggests a flexible, as-needed contracting approach where specific task orders will define the scope and potential budget for individual wetland delineation and permitting projects. Although a specific contract value is not provided, the on-call nature of the contract implies potential variability in total project expenditures depending on the county's environmental assessment and permitting needs throughout the contract term.