DEP-BWR-RFR-2027-Clean Water CWNS

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is building a pre‑qualified master list of consulting engineering firms to conduct and quality‑assure the 2027 EPA Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) for municipalities across the Commonwealth. Firms will be paid on a fee‑for‑service basis to collect data, complete survey questionnaires, and perform independent quality‑review checks. The solicitation is issued as an RFR on COMMBUYS with a bid opening date of 11/09/2026 and an estimated total contract value of $800,000. The initial contract term is two years with an optional one‑year renewal, and contractors must meet Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements (minimum 1 % spend with SDP‑certified partners) and adhere to EFT/Prompt‑Payment Discount rules. • Scope of work: data‑collection surveys (new or updates) for wastewater, storm‑water, CSO, and non‑point‑source projects; independent QA reviews of submitted surveys. • Compensation: $12,500 per new survey, $6,000 per updated survey, $800/$400 for QA reviews; total estimated value $800 k. • Eligibility: firms must submit qualifications, business profile, and three references; SDP plan required (≥ 1 % spend, ≥ 25 % evaluation weight). • Key dates: questions due 10/16/2026, quote submission deadline 11/09/2026, award expected 12/03/2026, contract start 01/06/2027, final EPA filing 10/29/2027. • Contract length: 2‑year base term with one optional 12‑month renewal (maximum 3 years).