This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The scope of work is to provide professional and technical assistance to the Inland Wetlands Agency in its review of applications. Such applications include but are not limited to: activities within wetlands; activities within the 150-foot upland review area; and proposed changes to the official map. While most applications are reviewed solely by the designated Inland Wetlands Agent, the Agency generally seeks outside professional assistance for applications involving changes to the official map of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses and for licenses associated with large and complex developments that have the potential to significantly impact wetlands and/or watercourses. While the specific scope of services will be identified for each individual application, typical services include but are not limited to: Field review of delineated wetlands to confirm the boundary identified by the applicant. Review of application materials for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act as well as Mansfields Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations. Determination regarding impact of proposed development on wetlands and watercourses and recommended measures to reduce impacts. Such determination may require assistance of a Professional Engineer with experience in design of stormwater management systems, wastewater disposal systems; and/or erosion and sedimentation controls. Review of impacts on existing areas of soil and/or groundwater contamination and the potential for said contamination to impact wetlands and watercourses as a result of the development. Presentation of findings and recommendations to the Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency. Submit questions concerning this RFP through the Bonfire Portal by Friday, March 18, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. local time. Questions submitted after that date and time will not receive a response. Responses to questions will be issued only as a written Addenda posted to the Town website (Your Government RFQ, RFP and Bid Postings), State of CT DAS Bidding Portal, and Bonfire portal. It is the responsibility of bidders to check for addenda on the document posting sites. Addenda will be posted by Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. local time. Evaluation and Award The Inland Wetlands Agency will select one or more firms to be placed on the On-Call list. The OnCall list is typically in effect for a period of three (3) years. Qualified bidders that are selected for the on-call list will be provided with the opportunity to submit a formal fee proposal for review of specific applications. The IWA will have sole discretion as to which applications, if any, will be assigned to the selected consultants. The Town reserves the right to issue a general competitive Request for Proposals for any project it deems appropriate.