This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Greenville, South Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

RFP Contact(s): Jill Francisco Senior Project Manager jfrancisco@scacog.org The Contractor is expected to assist in decisions around which areas are the best target areas and priority site areas to produce the most competitive application and garner the most value-added projects around the region. The scope of work is outlined below to guide the Respondent in understanding ACOG's expectations of this work engagement. Task 1: Grant and Program Assistance: a) Provide technical grant writing services necessary to prepare applications for EPA grants, including, but not limited to U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grants b) Acquire the necessary data for grant applications and project reports c) Assist ACOG with quarterly and annual EPA reporting requirements d) Prepare presentations to provide information for partners, organizations, and communities e) Participate and coordinate public engagement and community outreach activities f) Attend at least monthly check in meeting with ACOG Staff throughout the contract term Task 2: Assessment Planning and Site Selection a) Prepare and maintain schedules and budgets for assessment and/or cleanup activities b) Develop a Brownfield property inventories including prioritization of properties c) Conduct other assessments activities including, but not limited to, asbestos surveys, mold surveys, lead paint surveys, and wetlands and natural resources surveys. Task 3: Site Assessments and Plan Preparation a) Prepare Generic and Site Specific QAPPs that comply with EPA procedures. b) Prepare Phase I and Phase II Site Assessments applicable to State of SC and ASTM standards c) Prepare QA/QC Plans for submission to EPA d) Other related activities Task 4: Risk Assessment, Corrective Action Plan and Regulatory Support a) Provide regulatory support as required b) Prepare corrective action plans, if necessary c) Prepare risk assessments, if necessary d) Assist with updating ACRES database The ACOG anticipates contracting with the selected firm for an initial term of three (3) years. The Appalachian Council of Governments may amend or extend this contract beyond the initial 3 years to accommodate the terms and conditions of future EPA grants awarded to the Appalachian Council of Governments within this three-year period. . Intent to Propose & Questions The ACOG has elected not to conduct a pre-proposal conference prior to the receipt of proposals. However, prospective proposers that have questions and are interested in receiving addenda to this RFP, including responses to submitted questions from all participating firms, should complete Attachment 1: Notice of Intent to Respond and submit it to jfrancisco@scacog.org no later than the date specified in the Schedule above. This will allow the ACOG to provide timely information to interested parties. Submitting the Notice of Intent to Respond form does not obligate the prospective proposer in any way Notice of Intent to Respond/ Questions Due July 5, 2024 Response to Questions Distributed July 12, 2024 In order to provide timely updates to this Request for Proposals, including responses to questions submitted, we ask that potential bidders complete the following form and return it by e-mail to Jill Francisco at jfrancisco@scacog.org by July 5, 2024. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.