Environmental remediation for a municipal facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. Completed plans call for environmental remediation for a municipal facility.

If forwarding the bid through a courier system, the sealed envelope that contains the bid must be enclosed in another envelope and addressed to: City of Fairmont Attention: Purchasing Coordinator 200 Jackson Street, Room 305 Fairmont, WV 26554 Question Deadline 11/16/2026 at 3:00 PM ET All questions by prospective bidders, including interpretations of "~or approved equal" value must be submitted by emailing Toni Delimpo, Purchasing Coordinator, at tdelimpo@fairmontwv.gov or by mail to City of Fairmont, Attn: Purchasing Coordinator, PO Box 1428, Fairmont, WV 26555-1428. Any questions/inquiries must be received by the specified deadline that is listed in the Bid Timetable. The selected environmental consulting firm will serve as the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and collaborate with the City's Grant Administration team, EPA Region 3, and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and will include but not be limited to: Task 1 : Project Management and Administration Facilitate bi-weekly coordination calls and submit monthly project progress reports detailing milestones, data findings, and billing . Assist the City with preparing and submitting quarterly progress reports, financial reviews, and annual reports for EPA Region 3 oversight. Regularly populate, update, and manage property records in the EPA Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) and Brownfield Inventory Tool (BIT) databases. Assist City staff in drafting, securing, and recording access agreements with property owners. Task 2: Brownfields Assessment, Site Inventory, & Prioritization Activities Update and maintain a municipal brownfields inventory using GIS mapping and historical land use data. Conduct reconnaissance and site screening across target commercial and industrial corridors. Establish an objective site selection matrix (evaluating environmental risk, community impact, job creation, and infrastructure capacity) to recommend sites for Phase I and Phase II evaluations. Draft a program-wide Generic Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and sitespecific QAPPS (SS-QAPPS) adhering to EPA Region 3 and WVDEP standards. Prepare site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPS) for all field investigation activities. Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (estimate of 15) adhering strictly to ASTM E1527-21 and federal All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) standards (40 CFR Part 312). Complete federal AAI checklists. Formulate site-specific Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPS) for City and EPA approval. Execute Phase II ESA intrusive field sampling (soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, and hazardous building materials such as asbestos, lead- based paint, and PCBs). Prepare comprehensive draft and final Phase II ESA Reports (estimate of 4) characterizing contamination nature and extent. Task 3: Community Outreach & Involvement o o o Formulate and implement a comprehensive Community Engagement Plan (CEP). Create, coordinate, and facilitate a community-led Brownfields Advisory Committee (BAC)/ Task Force. Conduct at least four (4) public informational meetings and regular stakeholder briefings to inform the public and gather input. Prepare public educational collateral, including brochures, press releases, website content, and FAQ sheets. Consult directly with prospective property owners, developers, and neighborhood groups to encourage program participation. Task 4: Cleanup & Reuse Planning o Develop Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) reports and Remedial Action Plans (RAPS) aligned with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) (W. Va. Code 22-22) (estimate of 4). Complete parcel-level infrastructure capacity reviews, market analyses, and redevelopment visioning profiles to position priority sites for future federal cleanup funding and private investment.