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Technical Assistance Services for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration in Pennsylvania

This opportunity seeks contractors to provide technical assistance services supporting watershed restoration in Pennsylvania's portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. - Government Buyer: - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management (BWRNSM) - Services Requested: - Technical assistance for outreach, inventory/evaluations, project design, engineering, and data management - Best Management Practice (BMP) reporting and verification - Support for at least five large-scale agricultural BMP projects annually - Monthly progress reporting and support for Countywide Action Plans - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in Pennsylvania permitting and BMP standards - Experience in agricultural conservation and project management - Outreach to underserved communities - Compliance with federal and state labor, workforce, and reporting laws - Funding includes federal IIJA and CBRAP sources - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with up to four annual renewals (potentially through June 2031) - Annual rate escalation up to 3% may be requested - Possible 90-day extension at the Commonwealth's discretion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified organizations with relevant expertise.

Description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management (BWRNSM) is seeking to build private technical assistance capacity in the Commonwealth's portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The procurement aims to fund contracted technical assistance providers to improve program capacity for outreach, inventory/evaluations, and design and engineering to streamline project implementation. The services include outreach, project design, engineering, data management, and Best Management Practice (BMP) reporting to support watershed restoration and BMP implementation. The contract term is one year with potential renewals, and the solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB).

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