PRF77 RFP - PFAS investigation and mitigation assessment

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection is seeking proposals from eligible vendors on OSD Master Agreement PRF77 for a PFAS Investigation and Mitigation Assessment related to potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination impacting the Quabbin Reservoir water supply. The procurement addresses analysis of PFAS migration from an aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) release site at the Shutesbury Fire Department headquarters located within the Franklin County Quabbin Reservoir watershed. The scope of work includes independent characterization of the PFAS release site, analysis of migration likelihood and spatiotemporal impacts to watershed resources, environmental sampling recommendations for soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water, evaluation of potential mitigation strategies, and recommendations for ongoing monitoring. Deliverables include a conceptual site model with graphical representations and a file geodatabase, a comprehensive written assessment report structured similarly to a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and a virtual summary presentation to DCR staff. Vendors must provide three completed projects demonstrating PFAS/AFFF site assessment and mitigation experience with completion dates, along with detailed descriptions of their data analysis processes and estimated timelines from order to delivery completion. All geospatial deliverables must comply with Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System specifications (NAD83, FIPS zone 2001, EPSG code 26986) and be delivered in file geodatabase, shapefile, or classified LAS elevation data formats. Questions regarding the procurement are due by 10:00 AM EST on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with answers published by Thursday, January 15, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically via Commbuys by 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with an estimated award date of January 26, 2026 and project completion by June 1, 2026.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. Vendors must ensure all digital products meet Executive Order 614 and Americans with Disabilities Act Title II requirements, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 Level AA standards. The estimated budget for this procurement is approximately $5,000, with DCR clarifying that proposals significantly exceeding $50,000 would be substantially outside expectations; vendors should submit cost estimates itemized by task and position, including direct expenses and labor hours, based on actual anticipated completion costs. The evaluation criteria are not weighted or listed in priority order, indicating that qualifications, experience, and cost will be considered with relatively equal importance in the selection process. All data collected under the contract will be the property of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with DCR retaining full rights to modify, distribute, and use the data for any lawful purpose, and vendors must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive assessment information with secure data storage accessible only to authorized DCR-DWSP personnel.