What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe study will optimize the placement and layout for various recreational facilities and parking areas. This includes sports fields, playgrounds, walking trails, and parking.
Scope of work
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment per ASTM E1527-21 standards
- Wetlands, streams, and resource protection area delineation and mapping
- Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act compliance mapping (RPAs and RMAs)
- Wildlife, natural heritage, and historical/cultural resource screening
- Topography, karst, and soil geotechnical analysis with Physical Suitability Assessment Report
- Utility capacity, proximity, and routing assessment for water, sewer, electric, gas, and telecom
- Conceptual site maps optimizing sports fields, trails, refuse transfer station, and animal shelter
- Unified Land Suitability GIS Dataset, ArcGIS Shapefiles, and three bound final reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Expertise & Staff Licensing | 35% |
| Project Approach & Methodology | 35% |
| Past Performance & Experience | 20% |
| Project Timeline & Feasibility | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed environmental consulting firm authorized to transact business in Virginia
- Prior experience with park/facility land suitability studies within past 7 years
- Three to five prime contractor references from past 3 years
- Disclosure of any complaints or admonishments in past 5 years
- Key personnel credentials (e.g., Soil Scientist, Wetland Botanist, Geologist)
- Valid Essex County Business License prior to commencing work
Documents to include with your response
- Title Page and Signed RFP Cover Sheet acknowledging addenda
- Firm Qualifications and Virginia business license/SCC identification number
- Key Personnel Resumes
- Technical Approach and Schedule of Work
- Past Performance References (3 to 5 contracts)
- Mandatory State Law Compliance Forms
- Completed IRS Form W-9
- Signed and notarized Certification of No Collusion
- Redacted copy if containing proprietary or confidential information
How to submit
- Method
- Electronically via eVA (Virginia's e-Procurement Portal) or physical delivery
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via eVA or to the County Administration Office at 202 S. Church Ln., Tappahannock, VA 22560.