City of Crawfordsville, Indiana
Request for Proposals
The City of Crawfordsville is requesting proposals from qualified environmental engineering/consulting firms for Environmental Consultant Services related to the EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant. This grant, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), provides $400,000 over four years for the redevelopment of brownfield sites impacted by petroleum and hazardous substances.
Scope of Work
The selected firm will assist the City with the management and implementation of the grant-funded environmental assessments, including but not limited to:
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Program Management & Training Support – Grant administration, reporting, and updating the City’s Brownfield Inventory.
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Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II ESAs) – Eligibility determinations, assessments following ASTM E1527-21 and AAI standards, and preparation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP).
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Clean-up Planning – Development of remedial action plans, cleanup funding applications, and feasibility analyses.
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Community Outreach & Involvement – Public engagement, stakeholder education, and community event participation.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a sealed proposal containing the following:
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Firm background and relevant experience
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Key staff resumes and designated Project Manager
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Detailed Scope of Work outlining use of grant funds
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Experience with EPA brownfield grants and redevelopment projects
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References from at least three recent clients
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Current fee schedule
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Proof of required insurance
Deadline & Submission Details
Proposals are due by: March 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (EST)
Delivery Address:
City of Crawfordsville
Attn: Karyn Douglas
300 E Pike St.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Late submissions will not be considered. Electronic or faxed proposals will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
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Quality of Written Proposal (35%)
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Reasonableness of Cost (25%)
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Familiarity with Crawfordsville (25%)
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References (10%)
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Project Expertise & Experience (5%)
Contact for Questions
Questions must be submitted by March 12, 2025, to Director Kelly Price at
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. Answers will be compiled and shared with all interested parties.
The City of Crawfordsville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and accept the most responsive and responsible proposal.
