This RFP is intended to identify the best qualified consultant who is expected to provide a wide range of potential grant, assessment, and planning services to the CVRPC and any co-applicants who may join in a coalition application. The scope of work to be performed by the successful consultant at a minimum is expected to include: a. Grant Preparation Activities: • Assisting the CVRPC with the preparation of applications for a U.S. EPA Assessment Coalition Grant, and a U.S. EPA Revolving Loan Fund grant for FY 2025. • Provide assistance with revision and resubmittal of application(s) as part of the FY2026 competition, if one or more of the initial applications is unsuccessful. • The successful consultant, under the direction from the CVRPC, will: • Work with the coalition in writing the text for the grant applications. • Compile any associated demographic data to bolster the grant applications. • Assist the CVRPC with solicitation of letters of support from local stakeholders. • Review existing comprehensive plans as they relate to redevelopment within the CVRPC region and specific site reuse. • Facilitate community outreach activities as needed to enhance the grant applications. • Coordinate any necessary activities with U.S. EPA Region 1 staff for U.S. EPA grant(s). • Meet checkpoints in a timely manner and complete all deliverables as agreed upon. b. QEP Assessment & RLF Management Activities: • Provide assistance with development of U.S. EPA-required project work plan(s) for applications that are successful. • Prepare and maintain schedules and budgets for assessment or cleanup activities. • Conduct and supervise site assessment studies and prepare appropriate technical reports required by the U.S. EPA and VT DEC in print and electronic format. • Field investigations including sample collection and lab analysis. • Interviews with neighboring property owners. • Evaluation of cleanup options and risk assessment analysis and costs.
