RFQ: Environmental Consultant for the City of Newark

Feb 9, 2023 | Jobs

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Consulting Firm with Certified Professional To implement the Ohio Dept. of Development Brownfield Remediation Grant Cleanup/Remediation Program

Request for Qualifications released on February 7, 2023
Proposals due 4:00 p.m. on March 7, 2023.

The City of Newark is soliciting qualified firms for the provision of professional services to perform Phase I and Phase II property assessment activities. This work will be done at the former Quality Chemicals Company, 217 S. 21st St., Newark Ohio 43055

The primary objective of this RFQ is to select a consultant to serve as the Ohio Voluntary Action Program (VAP) Certified Professional (CP) and to assist with the execution of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program (BRP); 15030-0003 at the site.
The selected consultant will be expected to work closely with the City of Newark to meet project objectives.
The City reserves the right to negotiate additional services as needed for the success of the project in accordance with Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved scope of work. The consultant will be selected by the City of Newark Department of Development.

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