REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Issued by Strafford Regional Planning Commission for Sunrise Lake Watershed Management Plan Implementation

The Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Sunrise Lake Watershed Management Plan Implementation project, seeking a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to execute specific structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) in New Hampshire. The project aims to reduce nutrient loading to Sunrise Lake through three primary initiatives: Hampshire Shores Beach Raingarden Installation, Lake Shore Road Culvert Replacement Project, and Lake Lands Association Beach Stormwater Project. The selected QEP will be responsible for developing detailed designs, obtaining necessary state permits, creating operation and maintenance agreements, and providing construction oversight to reduce total phosphorus loading to meet an in-lake concentration of nine micrograms per liter and minimize cyanobacteria blooms. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: Specialized Experience of Project Team (35%), Project Personnel (30%), and Project Approach (35%). Key procurement dates include a November 15, 2024 deadline for questions, November 22, 2024 for posting answers, December 13, 2024 for qualification package submissions, and an anticipated final selection by January 10, 2025. The project is funded through a Watershed Assistance Grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, utilizing Clean Water Act Section 319 funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, though it appears open to environmental consulting firms and engineering professionals with demonstrated expertise in watershed management, shoreland regulations, and stormwater infrastructure. No incumbent vendors are identified, and no specific budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement process indicates that no cost estimates or fee schedules should be submitted with the initial qualification packages, with contract negotiations to be conducted after the top-ranked firm is selected. If negotiations with the primary candidate are unsuccessful, SRPC reserves the right to enter discussions with subsequently ranked candidates. The project requires comprehensive technical capabilities, including engineering design, permit acquisition, construction oversight, and pollutant load reduction documentation. Respondents must demonstrate knowledge of New Hampshire shoreland and wetland regulations and the ability to develop comprehensive Site-Specific Project Plans that meet the environmental objectives of reducing nutrient loading and improving water quality in Sunrise Lake.