Request for Qualifications for Technical Services Lake Wentworth Watershed Management Plan Update

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the Wentworth Watershed Association are seeking technical consulting services to update the Lake Wentworth Watershed Management Plan (WMP) through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This procurement is specifically focused on conducting a comprehensive watershed assessment and developing an updated management strategy for the Lake Wentworth area in Wolfeboro, Carroll County. The selected contractor will be required to complete several critical tasks, including a detailed watershed survey, comprehensive shoreline assessment, buildout analysis, updated water quality modeling, action planning, and drafting the revised WMP. Key project objectives include reassessing water quality goals, identifying and prioritizing sites for Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation, and analyzing development and climate change impacts on water quality. The qualifications-based selection process will evaluate contractors based on specialized experience, project team expertise, and demonstrated understanding of the project scope and deliverables. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on October 16, 2024, with the final contractor selection anticipated on October 30, 2024.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified technical consulting firms with experience in watershed management and environmental planning. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the contractor must be eligible to receive federal funding and comply with state and federal grant-related regulations. The project is jointly funded by the Wentworth Watershed Association and a 604(b) grant from the Federal Clean Water Act, administered through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the project involves a comprehensive watershed management plan update, suggesting a moderate to substantial investment in technical consulting services. Potential respondents should note that the project requires sophisticated environmental analysis capabilities, including water quality modeling, geospatial assessment, and the ability to develop actionable management recommendations for watershed preservation and improvement.