SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) intends to hire a firm to serve as Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and provide environmental consulting services for the SEDA-COG Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) which is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

In 2023, SEDA-COG was awarded a 1million EPA Revolving Loan Fund grant for the purpose of issuing loans (and subgrants) to qualified applicants for remediation projects on eligible properties within the SEDA-COG region. The selected firm will coordinate, manage, direct and oversee environmental projects under this RLF, advise SEDA-COG on strategies for executing the RLF, and provide regulatory and reporting support for the Grant. The contract period will run for approximately five (5) years, contingent on availability of funds.

The proposal to be submitted must include the following without exceptions:

1. A written statement of the consultant’s understanding of the project. Greater consideration will be given to firms that possess familiarity with the SEDA-COG region.
2. The name, resume and role of the individual(s) working on the project. Note: The resumes should not exceed two pages.
3. Specific examples of comparable work completed within the last five years from other local government clients or private organizations where consulting services were rendered.
4. A list of current contracts where consulting work is currently being performed. Provide a list of the contact names and phone numbers for each.
5. A brief description of the work schedule explaining how the consultant will meet the scope of services.
6. A list of professional references including phone numbers.
7. An itemized budget by task as relevant to Scope of Services, materials, and travel.

Five (5) bound copies of proposals and one electronic copy in PDF format are required and should be submitted to:

Betsy Kramer
SEDA-COG Revitalization Coordinator
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday February 1st, 2024. For further information, please contact Betsy Kramer at 570-898-4083 or email bkramer@seda-cog.org

Download RFP: SEDA-COG RFP for Brownfield RLF