Webb County is currently seeking to retain up to three (3) qualified Engineering Firms to provide Environmental Services on an on-call basis. The services will be assigned on an as-needed basis for various projects and efforts initiated by Webb County for a three (3) year performance period effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. They may be short term assignments or may be part of larger capital project assignment. This document outlines the requirements, selection process and documentation necessary to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in response to this RFQ. The County undertakes a limited number of capital improvement and other projects each year, using a variety of private, local, state and federal funding sources. Because the County does not have the in-house facilities or staff to complete Environmental Services, the successful firm(s) will have the capability to perform professional and technical services required to support the County in the development and construction of projects, on an "as-needed" basis. Project types include County infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to County roads, drainage improvements and other projects that may require Environmental assessments or related services, as specified by Webb County. The selected firm(s) will report to, and operate under, the direction of the County Engineer and/or other designees as directed by Commissioners Court. Types of Environmental Engineering / consulting Services that may be required during the performance period, but is not limited to: • Environmental Impact Reports EIR/EIS), when applicable. • Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments a) A phase I environmental assessment includes a site description detailing site observation, location, adjacent properties and utilities. It also addresses record reviews which involves on-site and off-site research, regulatory review, summary of regulatory listings, physical setting sources and historical land use. It also includes a site reconnaissance and interviews which entails geographic settings, topography, geology and hydrology, site conditions and report preparation. b) A phase II environmental assessment may include installation of soil borings and/or monitoring wells and sampling of surface and sub-surface soils, and/or groundwater depending on the specific environmental concerns phase III environmental assessment delineates the environmental concern and, if applicable, prepares for the remediation of the contamination. Work Plans are often conducted in preparation for contamination characterization. A work plan will be prepared for acceptance by a regulatory agency. Work plan will include permitting requirements, field activities, and applicable laboratory analytical methods to characterize the affected soil and/or groundwater. • Conduct these professional services requested in compliance with all applicable local, county, state and federal codes, laws, regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to Texas Commissioner on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. • Site investigations may include soil, surface water, and ground water investigations to determine the presence and/or the extent of contamination. • Mold Testing, Assessment, Identification, Reporting and Abatement Planning. • Asbestos Surveys and air monitoring services. • Lead paint testing and remediation design. • Sampling and Analysis plans • Soil Borings/Monitoring Wells • Excavation/Remediation • Air Monitoring • Hydro-geological Testing • Disposal of Solid and Liquid Waste • Site Investigation Reports • Environmental Assessment/Cost analysis. • Remove and replace fuel storage tanks, treat contaminated soil and water, complete all regulatory permitting, and produce tank closure reports. • Investigations permit preparations, reports, and other related services. • Field characterization of waste, sampling and analysis of waste materials. • Geotechnical investigations, sampling, analyzing and classification of soils. • Preparation of feasibility reports, remedial action plans, and other reports required by regulatory agencies. • Assist in obtaining the required permits from various regulatory agencies to facilitate site remediation. • Identify long-term remediation options for groundwater contamination, as required (Feasibility Study).
