CITY OF HOLYOKE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ 2026-009 DPW FEIR FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) PREPARATION SERVICES

CITY OF HOLYOKE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ 2026-009 DPW FEIR

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) PREPARATION SERVICES

The City of Holyoke Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking qualifications from

professional environmental consulting firms to submit a Final Environmental Impact Report

(FEIR) in accordance with the Secretary’s Certificate on the Sixth Notice of Project Change,

dated November 8, 2024 (attached), and the MEPA E-Filing requirements. The FEIR is to be

submitted to MEPA by June 30, 2026.

This project is funded with Federal Funds. Respondents will be verified for eligibility to

receive Federal Funds and must comply with all Federal Requirements including Part 200.

RFQ documents can be obtained electronically through the City of Holyoke’s Purchasing

Department by submitting an email request to morrowj@holyoke.org with a CC to

sokopm@holyoke.org. Responses will also be submitted by email.

• RFQ documents will be available from morrowj@holyoke.org with a cc to

sokopm@holyoke.org on 9/3/2025 at 10:00 AM (local time)

• Proposals shall be submitted to morrowj@holyoke.org and are due on 9/25/2025 by

2:00 PM (local time), based on the digital time stamp when received. Late applications

will not be accepted. Proposals submitted through any other means, such as mail or

hand delivery, will not be accepted and will be rejected by the City as non-responsive.

The OSG grant has allocated $250,000 to the City of Holyoke for completion of the FEIR and to complete the review of Holyoke’s CSO Long Term Control Plan. All services and construction procured under this grant must comply with Federal procurement requirements.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, to waive any minor informalities & technicalities, or to cancel the bid if it is in the public interest to do so.