NMED expects primary Offerors to be full service environmental consulting firms that have the in-house capability to perform site assessments, remediation planning, remediation activities, work plan development, and project oversight. Any use of subcontractors must be discussed in the proposal. Any subcontractor used must be identified by name. Subcontractor cost and activity must be explained if one is required to complete a task. If subcontractors are not specified in the proposal, a subcontractor can be identified for a specific work task once the contract is awarded with the approval of NMED; however, to do so, a minimum of three bids must be solicited. Should subcontractors be used, the successful Offeror is required to apply the good faith efforts described in 40 CFR 33 for soliciting subcontract proposals from disadvantaged business enterprises, minority business enterprises, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms.
