NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NORA)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
ISSUE DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
DUE DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) is requesting proposals from qualified
environmental consultants to provide environmental consulting services. NORA’s projects and
programs receive funding from various sources, including federal, state, local, and private funds.
This includes funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program II
(NSP2), and HOME federal funds. Many of the projects are subject to the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and related federal environmental review requirements. Therefore, NORA
requires professional environmental consulting services to prepare environmental assessments,
prepare compliance documentation, and maintain Environmental Review Records (ERRs).
The contract resulting from this RFP shall be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) contract, under which individual Task Orders will be issued as service needs
arise. Compensation for services under each Task Order will be based on the rates and fees
established in the contracted fee schedule. Services may include, but are not limited to, technical
support during project planning and implementation; coordination with the responsible entity for
environmental reviews; preparing cost estimates and scopes of work for environmental
remediation activities; documenting unanticipated environmental conditions; and verifying
compliance with NEPA, HUD regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local
requirements. The selected environmental consultant may also be required to coordinate with
and oversee qualified subcontractors performing remediation or abatement activities.
A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the NORA website at www.noraworks.org, or by
contacting Audrey Plessy, Procurement Manager, at (504) 658-4402, or via email at
Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov.
During the period between the issuance of this RFP and the proposal due date, no oral
interpretation of the RFP requirements will be provided to any prospective Offeror. All questions
and requests for interpretation must be submitted in writing to Audrey Plessy, Procurement
Manager, via email at Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov. The deadline for receipt of questions is Friday,
February 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. NORA will respond to written questions submitted
via email before the due date and time. Answers to questions will be issued in the form of an
addendum.
NORA will not accept responses submitted by fax. All proposals must be received by NORA on
or before the submission deadline. Responses delivered after the deadline will not be considered.
All proposals must be uploaded to an assigned shared folder no later than MONDAY, MARCH
9, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CST.
SUBMISSION METHOD / REQUIREMENTS: Respondents must submit their proposal
electronically via a shared folder in Microsoft OneDrive, a cloud-based program. NORA will not
accept hard copy submissions.
To gain access to a shared folder, applicants must email Audrey Plessy directly at
Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov to request a link to your shared personal online folder.
• Your request must be submitted to the email address indicated at least 24 hours
prior to the submission deadline.
• To share the link, include in your email the respondent’s name (Individual or
Organization and Primary Contact) and their corresponding email address to
share the link.
• The electronic folder will only be shared with the requestor and the email
address(es) they provide to NORA; respondents will not be allowed access to
other respondents or related materials.
• In response to your request, you will receive a link to the shared folder to upload
your proposal.
• Once the proposal is completed, along with all required attachments and
supporting documentation, upload the entire proposal packet to the shared drive
via the link that was provided.
Responses must clearly demonstrate the respondent's qualifications to perform the required
services and address all relevant factors in a professional relationship.
1. Scope of Services: Describes the requested services, Attachment A – Scope of
Services.
2. Submission Information: Responses must be submitted in accordance with Attachment
B – Submission Information and Attachment C – Fee Schedule.
3. Evaluation and Selection: NORA will select the successful respondents according to the
procedures described in Attachment D – Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria.
4. Insurance Requirements: Respondents shall provide evidence of insurance coverage and
minimum required limits by completing and submitting Attachment E – Certificate of
Insurance Coverage Form.
5. Ownership of Documents & Proprietary Information: All responses and all
documentation submitted therewith are NORA property for all purposes. Only information
which is legitimate, such as trade secrets or non-published financial data, may be deemed
proprietary or confidential. Any material within a proposal identified as such must be clearly
marked as CONFIDENTIAL in the proposal and will be handled in accordance with the
Louisiana Public Record Law, La. R.S. 44: 1, et seq., and all applicable rules and regulations.
Any proposal marked as confidential in its entirety may be rejected without further
consideration or recourse. Documentation must be included to justify such exemption.
NORA will not credit any blanket exemption claims lacking specific justification. NORA does
not guarantee the confidentiality of submissions.
6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Respondents shall disclose any direct or indirect, current,
or future, conflicts of interest between themselves and NORA and their respective employees
by completing and submitting Attachment F – Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Affidavit.
7. Opportunities in Employment and Contracting Requirements for Disadvantaged
Businesses: NORA seeks to extend subcontracting opportunities to Registered
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) in order to promote their economic growth. A
DBE contract goal of 35 percent has been established for this contract. The respondent shall
agree to use its best efforts in accordance with the factors set forth in NORA’s DBE goals,
to meet the contract goal for DBE participation in the performance of this contract by
completing and submitting Attachment G – DBE Participation Form.
8. Acknowledgement of Addenda: Respondents must provide written acknowledgement of
addenda with their submission by completing and submitting Attachment H –
Acknowledgement of Addenda (if necessary).
9. Contracting: NORA reserves the right to select multiple contractors to perform any and/or
all services requested herein. If NORA identifies a likely service provider(s), it may negotiate
a final agreement with the provider(s) and fix the relationship by Professional Services
contract. This contract will stipulate the terms and conditions of the services to be provided
and will contain the NORA Required Contract Provisions Attachment I – NORA
Required Contract Provisions and Attachment J – HUD Compliance Provisions
for Construction and Professional Service Contracts.
10. Effect: This solicitation and any related discussions or evaluations by anyone create no rights
or obligations whatsoever. NORA may cancel or modify this solicitation at any time at will,
with or without notice. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, the contract executed by
NORA and the selected respondents, if any, is the exclusive statement of rights and
obligations extending from this solicitation.
11. Additional Requirements: NORA reserves the right to amend the instructions,
requirements, general and special conditions, scope of services, and /or specifications of this
solicitation. In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of the solicitation, an
addendum or addenda will be provided to all potential respondents who receive the
solicitation.
12. Public Access to Information/Confidentiality: All information submitted in response to
a solicitation issued by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority shall remain confidential
until after final approval and award is made.
Furthermore, NORA shall not disclose information submitted confidentially in response to a
solicitation, and not otherwise required by law to be submitted, where such information
should reasonably be considered confidential.
13. Respondent Costs: NORA shall not be liable for any costs incurred by respondents prior
execution of a contract. All expenses related to the preparation and submission of this
solicitation, including, but not limited to, developing the solicitation (quote/proposal),
preparing for oral presentations, and any other activities and expenses incurred in response
to this solicitation, are solely the responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed
by NORA.
14. Errors and Omissions in Proposal: NORA shall not be liable for any errors in responses.
NORA at its option, has the right to request clarification or additional information from the
respondents.
15. Licensure: Where applicable, respondents must maintain licenses and permits to perform
the contracted work or services in the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans.
16. Compliance with Applicable Laws: Any work performed under this solicitation shall be
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws and jurisprudence of the State of
Louisiana. Respondents must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and ordinances, including required licenses, both at the time of submission and
throughout the performance of the contract.
17. Contractual Obligations: If the proposed work or services require the use of products or
services from another company, such arrangements must be fully disclosed to NORA.
Regardless of any subcontracting or third-party involvement, the selected contractor(s) shall
remain solely responsible for the delivery and performance of all proposed work or services
under the contract.
18. Contractor Status: The successful contractor(s) is independent and is not an employee of
NORA.
19. Advertising: In submitting a response, the successful contractor(s) agrees not to use the
results from it as a part of any commercial advertising. NORA does not allow contractors to
advertise or promote our contractual relationship unless requested or authorized by NORA.
20. Media Relations: The successful contractor(s) shall not make public comments on behalf of
NORA without the express written approval of NORA’s Executive Director.
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