SLV Early Care and Learning Center Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

The San Luis Valley Boys & Girls Club is seeking proposals for a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for their future San Luis Valley Early Care and Learning Center located at 1107 Positive Place in Alamosa, Colorado. This procurement is specifically tied to meeting U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements and securing a previously awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The selected consultant will be required to conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment on a 2.25-acre property that currently houses the Boys and Girls Club clubhouse, focusing on identifying potential environmental contaminants and toxic substances. Proposals must include a summary of qualifications, project team organization, past project details, references, and a cost proposal in a not-to-exceed format. The evaluation criteria will emphasize familiarity with CDBG funding guidelines, experience with ESA standards, project understanding, fee proposal, and the ability to complete the study before October 31, 2024. The RFP was released on July 31, 2024, with proposals due by 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2024, and a notice of award anticipated on August 29, 2024.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The project is located in Alamosa, a city of 9,806 residents designated as an Area of Perpetual Poverty, with a 33% unmet childcare need that the Boys & Girls Club aims to address through this Early Care and Learning Center. The Boys & Girls Club already possesses a No Further Action (NFA) letter from 2022, suggesting minimal additional environmental work will be required. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the project is part of a larger initiative to construct a 17,566 square foot learning center, with a groundbreaking anticipated in Fall 2024. The environmental assessment is a critical procedural requirement for releasing CDBG funds, and the selected consultant will need to submit a Part 58 Environmental Assessment Form with attachments, including a full Phase 1 Report. The project represents an opportunity for environmental consulting firms with experience in HUD-related environmental assessments and familiarity with CDBG funding guidelines.