RFP - 2026 Environmental Assessment Services 2026 Environmental Assessment Services pdf

Location:	Alabama
Posted:	Aug 3, 2026
Due:	Aug 17, 2026
Agency:	City of Tuscaloosa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
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CITY OF TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES

OCA File Number: OCA-26-0986

Issued by:

City of Tuscaloosa

Office of Community & Neighborhood Services

2201 University Boulevard

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

Date Issued: 8-3-2026

Deadline for Proposals: 8-17-2026

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

CONTENTS

Part 1 – Overview..............................................................................................................................1

Part 2 – The Project and Scope of Work.............................................................................................2

Part 3 – Content of Proposals ........................................................................................................... 4

Part 4 – Instructions for Proposals.....................................................................................................7

Part 5 – Selection Procedure ...........................................................................................................10

PART 1 – OVERVIEW

The City of Tuscaloosa is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide environmental

assessments to the City’s Office of Community & Neighborhood Services. Part 2 of this RFP provides

a general description and abbreviated scope of work for the project.

This is a procurement of professional services and will be conducted in a manner to provide full and

open competition. A Selection Committee will review all proposals and will rank firms based on

criteria identified in Part 5. The criteria may include, but is not limited to, the proposal, firm

qualifications, references, interviews, and other relevant information. Upon selection by the

Selection Committee, the City will enter into negotiations with the successful Respondent. Pending

successful negotiations, the successful Respondent will enter into a Contract for professional services

with the City.

PART 2 – THE PROJECT AND SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Tuscaloosa seeks the services of an environmental assessment firm that has the

knowledge, experience, and expertise to perform the services as requested.

The firm must be able to perform the following types of services upon request from the City:

1. On an as needed, as requested basis, conduct Environmental Assessments in a timely

manner, and in accordance with HUD regulations including 24 CFR 58, and determine

which activities will require one of the following levels of review and perform the same:

a. Emergency Declaration per 24 CFR 58.33 (CENST Format)

b. Exempt/CENST Format per 24 CFR 58.34 & 58.35(b) with supporting

documentation as to exemption

c. CENST Format (Categorically Excluded) per 24 CFR 58.35(a)

d. Environmental Assessment (Phase 1) per 24 CFR 58.36

e. Environmental Impact Statement per 24 CFR 58.37

2. On an as needed, as requested basis, conduct lead, mold, and asbestos risk assessments

in a timely manner and in accordance with HUD regulations including 24 CFR 35, U.S.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 2010, U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 40 CFR 745, National Emissions Standards for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), State regulations, Local regulations, and determine

which activities will require hazard controls and/or abatement activities and perform the

same.

The firm must comply with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations related to the

services provided to the City. The City reserves the right, subject to negotiation and agreement, in

writing, with the selected firm, to either expand or limit the scope of services as needed.

1. The selected firm will be required to have sufficient personnel to complete the tasks required

by this scope of services. The selected firm will complete the required tasks in a timely and

efficient manner. The selected firm would be expected to enter into a contract for services

based upon the negotiated fee structure.

2. Basic Hazard Reduction Services. The essential function of the Hazard Reduction services are

to identify conditions that may result in adverse human health effects from the following

sources: deteriorated asbestos surfaces, presence of mold, deteriorated lead-based paint

(LBP), interior dust-lead hazards, soil lead hazards, chewable surfaces, friction surfaces and

impact surfaces, as defined by HUD and EPA; to test surfaces and paint on surfaces that will

be disturbed during the renovation and identify all hazards with sufficient detail to permit

replication of sampling and/or testing effort, sketches or drawings of property with floor plan

detailing all sample locations; to provide all necessary facilities, materials, supplies,

equipment, supervision, personnel, and other items and services to perform the hazard

evaluation services as defined in this RFP. These services must be in accordance with

applicable work practice standards of the state (or EPA, if applicable) where the services are

provided. When more than one regulatory provision applies to a condition or activity, the

most stringent shall be used. The City reserves the right to request clarifications and revisions

by the risk assessor, at no additional cost to the City. Applicable regulations are those that are

in force when and where the lead evaluation is conducted, including, but not limited to:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 24 CFR 35

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 2010

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 40 CFR 745

National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

State regulations

Local regulations

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.