RFP 27-18-3150 Environmental Monitoring and Watershed Support Services

Forsyth County, Georgia is requesting proposals for Environmental Monitoring and Watershed Support Services under RFP 27-18-3150, with proposals due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and questions due September 15. The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031 (five years), with no renewal options.

The scope comprises four main service categories: Environmental Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Watershed Technical Support Services, and Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) Support. Environmental Monitoring includes water quality and biological sampling per the County's 2026 Watershed Protection Plan, with biological monitoring required in calendar years 2027, 2029, and 2031, and approximately 1,100 dry-weather outfall screenings annually. Services support the County's Phase I Medium MS4 permit obligations and County-wide Watershed Protection Plan associated with wastewater discharge permits.

Minimum qualifications include current Scientific Collecting Permits from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; demonstrated competency in water quality sampling methodologies and fish and macroinvertebrate taxonomy specific to Georgia's Piedmont region; documented experience with MS4, NPDES, and industrial permits; familiarity with GAEPD Phase I Medium MS4 Stormwater Management Programs; knowledge of Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District requirements; TMDL compliance experience; and proficiency with the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual.

Evaluation criteria are Firm Qualifications (40 points), Firm Approach (30 points), and Resumes for Key Personnel (30 points), with required forms on pass/fail basis. Proposals must not exceed 25 pages on 8.5" × 11" paper with minimum 11-point font. Pricing is submitted separately and sealed in the EUNA procurement portal; proposers must detail costs per task, hourly rates for key staff, projected hours, and escalation rates or maximum allowable percentage increases for years 2028–2031. All proposers must submit Non-Collusion, Contractor Affidavit with E-Verify documentation, Subcontractor Affidavit if applicable, and Addendum Acknowledgement. Proposals are submitted online only through the EUNA Procurement portal.