Brownfields Program Environmental Professional Services

Location:	Montana
Posted:	Apr 26, 2026
Due:	May 18, 2026
Agency:	City of Missoula
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	99 - Miscellaneous R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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COMMUNITY PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION

Community Development Division

435 RYMAN | MISSOULA, MT 59802-4297 | 406.552.6630 | FAX 406.552.6053

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

For Qualified Environmental Professional Services to the

City of Missoula Brownfields Program

Publish date: April 17, 2026

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Purpose

In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA) § 104(k) and 40 CFR § 312.10, the City of Missoula, Montana, (City) is seeking

Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms to coordinate, direct, and oversee environmental

assessment and cleanup activities at any given brownfield site over the course of three (3) years

from 2026 to 2029.

1.2 General Submission Information

The Brownfields Program is accepting SOQs from firms wishing to be added to the list of

prequalified firms to perform specific projects involving several types of environmental services.

The SOQ should address the firm’s capabilities for performing all aspects of services that they are

requesting consideration for prequalification. Specific project selections will be based on the list

of prequalified firms determined by City program staff based on the information included in the

submitted SOQ. The City reserves the right to award projects to prequalified firms at its discretion,

either directly or through a project specific proposal based system. Additionally, the City may, in

its sole discretion, conduct additional procurement outside this RFQ for activities which would

benefit the program from additional expertise or qualifications.

1.3 Questions

Questions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Questions

regarding this RFQ should be submitted to:

Tyler Walls, Brownfields Program Specialist

Phone: 406-552-6108 | Email: wallst@ci.missoula.mt.us

1.4 Preparation Costs

The City shall not be responsible for SOQ preparation costs, nor costs including attorney fees

associated with any (administrative, judicial or otherwise) challenge to the determination of

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prequalification. By submitting a SOQ each firm agrees to be bound in this respect and waives all

claims to such costs and fees.

1.5 Reasonable Accommodations

The City attempts to provide reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may

interfere with a person from participating in any service, program, or activity of the agency.

Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided upon request. For further

information, call Angela Simonson, Chief HR Director, at 406-552-6128 or e-mail at

simonsona@ci.missoula.mt.us.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1 Quality Assurance

Any environmental sampling required will follow guidelines, regulations, and requirements of

both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Montana Department of

Environmental Quality (DEQ). All data will be generated in accordance with the quality

requirements described in the City’s Programmatic Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) (June

2024 – January 2026 Annual Review) or its successor, as appropriate. Sampling activities must be

adequate to determine the presence or absence, magnitude, extent, and cleanup options for

contaminants that may pose a threat to human health and the environment, as well as

redevelopment and future land use. Prior to any sampling event, a site-specific Sampling and

Analysis Plan (SAP) will be developed and approved by EPA and DEQ, as necessary. SAPs will

identify the data collection activities and associated quality assurance and quality control measures

for the sampling event. The City’s QAPP is available electronically upon request.

2.2 Federal Requirements

Because this work is federally funded it entails federal cross-cutting requirements. The three most

impactful federal requirements are highlighted below.

DBE Procurement

In accordance with EPA’s Program for utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

(DBEs), the selected firms must ensure and document that six affirmative steps are

followed in extending any subcontracting opportunities to qualified DBE firms (see 40

CFR § 35.6580(a)). This applies to subcontractors who may be listed as members of the

project team as described in Section 3.6.

Davis-Bacon Act

In general, contracts and subcontracts for construction related activities must be procured

in accordance with Davis-Bacon (DB) requirements; awarded at or above DB prevailing

wage requirements; and must document and retain documentation of compliance with DB,

e.g., periodic interviews and weekly collection of certified payrolls. Construction related

activities associated with cleanup activities are subject to DB prevailing wage

requirements. For example, excavation of contaminated soil would be classified as Heavy

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Construction; and asbestos abatement within structures would be classified as Building

Construction. The selected firms will assist the City to comply with DB requirements for

its own staff (if relevant) and cleanup contractors who must follow the prevailing wage

determination for the locality of Missoula, Montana.

National Historic Preservation Act

Prior to conducting or engaging in any on-site activity with the potential to impact historic

properties (such as invasive sampling or cleanup), the City shall consult with EPA

regarding potential applicability of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (16

USC § 470) and, if applicable, shall assist EPA in complying with any requirements of

NHPA and implementing regulations. The selected firms will assist the City to comply

with NHPA Section 106 requirements, as necessary.

2.3 Health and Safety Requirements

The selected firms must have advanced health and safety training as specified in Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.120, including 40-Hour Hazardous

Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and 8-Hour Refresher Courses.

Selected firms must ensure that all individuals working at the site have appropriate health and

safety training. The selected firms may be asked to review and prepare site-specific Health &

Safety Plans prior to any on-site work performed by any contractor or subcontractor.

2.4 Equal Employment Opportunity

Pursuant to Section 49-2-303 and 49-3-207, of the Montana Code Annotated, no part of these

services shall be performed in a manner which discriminates against any person on the basis of

race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disabilities,

or national origin by the persons performing the contract. Any hiring by the selected firm shall be

on the basis of merit and qualifications directly related to the requirements of the particular position

being filled.

SECTION 3 – RULES GOVERNING COMPETITION

3.1 SOQ Submission

One (1) electronic copy of the written SOQ clearly identified as “SOQ 2026-2029 QEP Services”

shall be submitted by email to Tyler Walls at wallst@ci.missoula.mt.us on or before 11:59 p.m.

(local time) on Monday, May 18, 2026. SOQs received after this deadline shall not be

considered. A confirmation email will be sent to all firms who have submitted written responses

to the City by this deadline.

To achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, the SOQ

shall be organized in the manner specified below. Each section of the SOQ shall not exceed the

number of pages noted in this section. An appendix of resumes and certifications may accompany

this submittal and does not count toward the page limits noted below. One page shall be interpreted

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as one side of single-spaced, typed, 8½” x 11” sheet of paper using no less than 12-point font with

1” margins.

The SOQ shall be organized as follows (12 pages maximum, not including appendix):

3.2 Title Page (1 page)

The following information must be included: the name of the firm; date; address(es)/location(s);

telephone number(s); email(s); UEI and EIN numbers of the firm; names of all principals in the

business; name of contact person(s); a narrative describing that the firm is qualified to provide the

required services and the advantages that would accrue for the City from selecting the firm; a

statement indicating whether the firm and any of its key personnel are on the list of contractors

that have been suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible for participating in federal programs;

and a statement on whether the firm is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

The title page must be signed by a corporate officer or another individual who has the authority to

bind the firm into contractual agreements. The typed or printed name and title of the individual(s)

signing the SOQ must be clearly shown immediately below the signature.

3.3 Table of Contents (1 page)

Clearly identify the contents of the submittal and sub-sections with page numbers.

3.4 Qualifications of Firm (3 page)

A description of the firm’s fields of expertise, as well as knowledge of and experience with

environmental assessment and cleanup. Include information on the firm’s size and resources

available for these projects and the office(s) that would provide the primary services on the project.

Firms whose project personnel are not located within Missoula County should include a statement

identifying whether or how travel costs will be charged and whether distance from Missoula will

affect the firm’s ability to manage the project. Federal reimbursement and travel rates shall apply.

Additionally, written responses should demonstrate and provide evidence of the firm’s

competency in collecting environmental data in accordance with EPA Policy Directive Number

FEM-2012-02.

3.5 Previous Project Experience (3 pages)

Provide detailed information on relevant past and current projects, including references relating to

the types of services described in Section 4.1. Provide information on projects for which your firm

has provided overall coordination of environmental assessment and cleanup activities. Example

projects should include the specific project details, such as scope, subcontractors, budget and

contract information of the individual familiar with the project. Recent and current work for the

City will be of particular interest. Do not include past projects unless key individuals who will

work on projects under this RFQ participated in the past project.

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3.6 Project Team (2 pages)

Identify the proposed team considered, including an organizational chart that specifies roles and

responsibilities and office locations for each key team member. The specific roles and

responsibilities for each individual must be described in detail. In particular, describe how the

project team will manage day to day activities and the familiarity of the project team with local,

state, and federal regulations and procedures. Project team members used within one area of

expertise may be used in other areas of expertise, as appropriate. Additionally, written responses

should include team member experience in the following areas:

• Meeting the standard of a qualified environmental professional (QEP) as defined in 40 CFR

§ 312.10.

• Advanced health and safety training as described in Section 2.3.

3.7 Capability to Meet Project Schedule and Budget Requirements (2 pages)

Provide detailed information on present and projected workload for each project team member.

This information shall address the project team’s present and projected workload through the end

of May 2027 and describe any potential limitations in meeting potential project time requirements.

Data on past project performance including historic project timelines and budgets will be of

particular interest. Describe how the firm was able to meet past project goals while staying within

project budgets.

3.8 Appendix (not included in the page limits noted above)

Resumes including certifications shall be provided in the appendix for each project team member,

detailing their relevant experience. Performance on previous City projects will be of particular

interest. The resumes must be arranged alphabetically. Additionally, a Fee Structure or Rate Sheet

shall be provided in the appendix for all key personnel, including miscellaneous expenses such as

copying/printing, software (ArcGIS), and other fees.

SECTION 4 – DESCRIPTION OF WORK

4.1 Type of Services

The type of services required under this RFQ may include, but will not necessarily be limited to,

the following:

a. Coordinate, direct, and oversee environmental assessment and cleanup activities at a

given brownfield site. These activities may include site investigation, soil

remediation, groundwater treatment, and abatement of hazardous building materials.

b. Phase I – Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with the All

Appropriate Inquires Rule or ASTM E1527-21 (or the most current version).

c. Phase II – ESAs to determine the presence or absence, magnitude, and extent of

contamination.

d. Supplemental Assessment, as applicable.

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

Bid Title:	Brownfields Program Environmental Professional Services
Category:	Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
Status:	Open