PUBLIC NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Professional Environmental Consulting Services
For U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant Implementation
The Braxton County Development Authority, Inc. (BCDA) is seeking proposals from highly qualified environmental consulting firms to provide Professional Environmental Consulting Services for its Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Program (66.818). This project is funded by a $500,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Grant.
Funding Source: U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant (#BF-953A0160).
Scope of Services: The selected consultant will be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of technical and program management services, including, but not limited to:
- Grant administration, ACRES reporting, and progress reviews with the EPA.
- Conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Developing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAP), and Health and Safety Plans (HASP).
- Develop Reuse & Remedial Action Plans for applicable sites.
- Develop cost-effective and efficient scenarios for cleanup and remediation.
- Reuse Planning to support tourism and outdoor recreation economy.
- Community engagement and public outreach activities.
- Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Procurement Requirements: This procurement is in accordance with section 5G of the West Virginia State Code and is subject to the federal requirements of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200), including qualifications-based procurement procedures.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the firm’s qualifications, experience, and technical approach, with compensation negotiated separately with the most qualified firm. Technical qualifications and experience will be weighted heavily in the selection process.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation: Qualified Woman-owned businesses (WBE), Minority-owned businesses (MBE), and Veteran-owned businesses (VBE) are strongly encouraged to respond. All respondents must comply with the DBE good faith effort requirements as outlined in 40 CFR Part 33.
Obtaining the RFP Documents: The complete Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes the detailed Scope of Work, federal requirements, and proposal submission guidelines, may be requested by email from the contact below. We encourage all interested and qualified firms to submit a comprehensive proposal.
Inquiries: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing via email to Gabby Gregory at [email protected] by October 24, 2025 by 12:00 pm EST.
Submission Deadline: Sealed proposals must be received no later than November 14, 2025 by 5:00 pm EST.
Submission Address: Braxton County Development Authority, Inc., Attn: Gabby Gregory, Director, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Box 7, Sutton, WV 26601
Contact: Gabby Gregory, Director, Braxton County Development Authority, [email protected] or 304-765-5900.
**Note: Prospective firms and their subcontractors are strictly prohibited from contacting any other Recipient staff or board members regarding this RFP during the solicitation period.