Professional Environmental Consultant

The City of Fargo's Planning and Development Department is soliciting proposals from professional environmental consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive environmental review for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded project under 24 CFR Part 58. The primary deliverable is a complete Environmental Review Record (ERR) that includes all required documentation, consultations, public notices, and determinations necessary to obtain HUD environmental clearance for an infrastructure improvement project involving 16 gravel alleys between 7th Avenue North to 12th Avenue North and 25th Street North to 29th Street North. Proposals will be evaluated across three key criteria: Qualifications and Experience (35 points), Methodology and Approach (35 points), and Cost Proposal (30 points). The solicitation requires electronic submission through the Bonfire portal by January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, with questions due by December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST. The City Commission will review and approve proposals on January 20, 2026, with an anticipated contract term spanning 7 years or until project completion. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

The City of Fargo actively encourages participation from small and disadvantaged firms, explicitly welcoming proposals from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and Section 3 business concerns. Proposing firms must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence professional and general liability insurance, $1,000,000 automobile liability, $500,000 workers' compensation, and $2,000,000 umbrella coverage. Consultants must also maintain active registration in SAM.gov and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 58 and 2 CFR Part 200. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the cost proposal must be based on actual hourly rates with a total "not to exceed" maximum, and consultants will be responsible for all incurred costs including travel, lodging, postage, reproductions, and subcontracts. The project is entirely funded through CDBG funds received by the City of Fargo, with an anticipated phased approach of paving 1 to 4 alleys annually over the 7-year period.