Update of VMRC's Tidal Wetlands Guidelines in Compliance with HB1950

The Commonwealth of Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to update its Tidal Wetlands Guidelines in compliance with House Bill 1950. The selected firm will be responsible for regulatory writing, management of workgroup meetings with stakeholders, and consensus-building services to facilitate the review and update of the existing guidelines. The project has a contract period from the date of award to August 31, 2024, with a possibility of renewal. The RFP outlines specific evaluation criteria, including the firm's prior legal work with VMRC, familiarity with the agency's guidelines, coordination experience with natural resource agencies, government representation, waterfront legal expertise, and ability to act as an environmental mediator.

The contract will be awarded to one or more DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, and the selected firm will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The total contract value is $57,540.00, which includes $52,500 in attorney/consulting fees and $5,040 in paralegal fees. The pricing terms include an attorney/consulting fee of $350 per hour for 150 hours and a paralegal fee of $140 per hour for 36 hours.