Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Project Overview and Purpose The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain Consultant services for the provision of Professional Grant Writing Services for the City of Unalaska (City), Planning Department (Planning). Responsive and responsible consultants are to provide assistance with securing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for the assessment and area-wide planning of Brownfield parcels within the City and for the implementation of environmental assessment, remedial planning, and community outreach, and other tasks as indicated. 2. Deliverables This RFQ is to solicit for a qualified consultant who is expected to provide a wide range of potential grant, assessment, and planning services to City. The scope of work to be performed by the successful consultant at a minimum is expected to include: Assisting City with the preparation of an application for the U.S. EPA Community-Wide Planning Grant ($300,000 - $500,000) for FY 2023. Provide assistance with revision and resubmittal of application as part of the FY2024 competition, if the initial application is unsuccessful. Provide assistance with development of U.S. EPA-required project work plan for successful applications. Provide assistance in drafting a resolution for City approval of the grant application. Prepare and maintain schedules and budgets for assessment activities. Conduct and oversee site assessment studies and prepare appropriate technical reports required by the Washington Department of Ecology in print and electronic format. Field investigations including sample collection and lab analysis Interviews with neighboring property owners. Evaluation of cleanup options and risk assessment analysis and costs. Preparation of a written Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) in compliance with U.S. EPA regulations
