The ultimate objective of this project is to develop or update Watershed Restoration and Protection Plans for one or more subwatersheds in the Highlands Region. The Highlands Council focus is on protecting high quality subwatersheds as well as improving subwatersheds that are impaired due to any number of factors that may include but are not limited to: o Point & non-point source pollution issues o Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) o Contamination for which Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) have been developed or are in need of development o Contaminated sites o Stormwater impacts o Septic system failures o Animal waste o Agricultural practices o Climate change o Dams The project will ultimately identify methods for improving the watershed(s), including load reduction methods, septic system maintenance recommendations (if needed), green stormwater infrastructure implementation, stormwater facilities retrofit/rehabilitation projects, dam removal projects (if applicable), and best management practices within the identified subwatershed(s). Additional management measures may also apply. Respondents may propose evaluation and analysis of multiple watersheds or sub-watersheds. Any questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to: gabrielle.gallagher@highlands.nj.gov . Note that all questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email no later than 4:00 p.m. February 24, 2023 The initial term of the professional services contract shall be for a period of eighteen (18) months from when it is formally entered into by the parties and may be extended upon agreement by both parties that the detailed Scope of Work requires additional time for effective completion. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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