Request for Statement of Qualifications for
WV Licensed Remediation Specialist
Former Rainelle Dump Site
near Rainelle, West Virginia
October 11, 2024
Notice is hereby given that New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is requesting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for a WV Licensed Remediation Specialist (LRS) to provide professional and technical services necessary to undertake cleanup of the former Rainelle Dump Site, located on Snake Island Road near Rainelle, WV. The selected firm will be responsible for project oversight and assisting NRGRDA with reporting on interim progress and final accomplishments. Full RFQ can be found at nrgrda.org/job-board/
Background
NRGRDA was awarded an EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant ($500,000 total grant award) that includes funding to conduct environmental site activities, creation of a community involvement plan and administrative record for the Former Rainelle Dump site. The former Rainelle Dump Site has various contaminants across the site, including heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Lead in soil exceeds WV De Minimis standards for industrial use of the property.
Submission Deadline and Requirements
To be considered prospective firms must submit a SOQ package with a signed cover letter by 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024. Each sealed package must include one (1) original SOQ package and two (2) copies. SOQ packages are to be submitted to:
Andrew Davis
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority
200 Main Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Each sealed envelope containing a SOQ package must be plainly marked on the outside as “SOQ – Former Rainelle Dump Site – EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant”. The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the submitting firm and full address.
SOQ packages can also be submitted electronically to Andrew Davis at [email protected]. Please note that NRGRDA is not responsible for electronic submittals; applicants take full responsibility for electronic submissions. Electronic submittals must be plainly stated in the email title “SOQ – Former Rainelle Dump Site – EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant” and must be received by the aforementioned deadline. Any questions should be directed to Andrew Davis by email at [email protected] or by phone at (304) 254-8115 during regular business hours.