Description
The County of Cumberland, Maine is seeking a qualified environmental consulting firm to perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and wetland delineation surveys for two categories of prospective affordable‑housing land acquisitions in the Lakes Region. The work includes historical research, visual site inspections, hazardous‑materials screening, and the preparation of consolidated reports within a tight turnaround after contract award. Optional follow‑on services (Phase II ESA, VRAP application, remediation oversight) may be scoped later based on findings.
• Phase I ESA per ASTM E1527‑21 covering 20‑40 acres of land‑only parcels and 16‑20 acres of improved parcels.
• Wetland identification and delineation (including potential vernal‑pool surveys) using the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers manual.
• Deliverables: PDF & hard‑copy Phase I reports (and a consolidated Hazardous Building Materials Assessment for improved parcels) due within 14 business days of contract signing.
• Optional services: Phase II sampling, VRAP filing, remediation oversight, flood‑zone determinations, and additional regulatory coordination.
• Bidders must provide qualifications, insurance, and a detailed pricing sheet; proposals are due July 21, 2026, 3 PM ET.