Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Nutrient Reduction Action Plan Compliance Review and Analysis Services
ID: A440DEQ:118535
• Alt ID: RFP # 26-01-CP
• State: Virginia
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Background
The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a term contract for compliance review and analysis services related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Nutrient Reduction Action Plans.
The goal is to ensure that MS4 permittees in the Chesapeake Bay watershed comply with their TMDL Action Plans aimed at reducing Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) loads, thereby supporting the DEQ's mission of protecting Virginia's environment.
Work Details
The contractor will provide the following services:
1. Review CB TMDL Action Plans and annual status reports from MS4 permittees to evaluate compliance with TN and TP reduction requirements.
2. Develop a compliance tracking system to monitor permittee progress.
3. Draft a compliance status report summarizing permittee progress.
4. Identify necessary revisions to update DEQ Guidance Memo GM-20-2003.
5. Create tools and Standard Operating Procedures for new permittees to assist in compliance with TN and TP reduction requirements.
The contractor must also communicate deficiencies identified during reviews, assist in revising plans, and refer non-compliant permittees to DEQ for enforcement action if necessary.
Period of Performance
The initial contract period is one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed statewide for MS4 permittees located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience in providing similar services, including familiarity with stormwater management practices and relevant Virginia laws. The contractor must utilize qualified personnel for all tasks and ensure that no conflicts of interest exist regarding prior involvement with MS4 action plans.
The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a term contract for compliance review and analysis services related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Nutrient Reduction Action Plans.
The goal is to ensure that MS4 permittees in the Chesapeake Bay watershed comply with their TMDL Action Plans aimed at reducing Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) loads, thereby supporting the DEQ's mission of protecting Virginia's environment.
Work Details
The contractor will provide the following services:
1. Review CB TMDL Action Plans and annual status reports from MS4 permittees to evaluate compliance with TN and TP reduction requirements.
2. Develop a compliance tracking system to monitor permittee progress.
3. Draft a compliance status report summarizing permittee progress.
4. Identify necessary revisions to update DEQ Guidance Memo GM-20-2003.
5. Create tools and Standard Operating Procedures for new permittees to assist in compliance with TN and TP reduction requirements.
The contractor must also communicate deficiencies identified during reviews, assist in revising plans, and refer non-compliant permittees to DEQ for enforcement action if necessary.
Period of Performance
The initial contract period is one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed statewide for MS4 permittees located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience in providing similar services, including familiarity with stormwater management practices and relevant Virginia laws. The contractor must utilize qualified personnel for all tasks and ensure that no conflicts of interest exist regarding prior involvement with MS4 action plans.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Opportunity ID
A440DEQ:118535
Version
2
Response Deadline
June 3, 2026
Due in 10 Days
Date Posted
May 22, 2026
Last Updated
May 22, 2026
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
A virtual optional preproposal conference will be held at 10:00 AM on May 14. The participant list from the optional preproposal conference is attached.
Q&A Deadline
All inquiries for information should be directed to Carol Papazian, Procurement Manager, phone (804) 774-8002 or email carol.papazian@deq.virginia.gov. A virtual optional preproposal conference is mentioned, but no separate question-submission deadline is stated.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $600,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 5/22/26 Department of Environmental Quality in Virginia issued Request for Proposals (RFP) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Nutrient Reduction Action Plan Compliance Review and Analysis Services with ID A440DEQ:118535 due 6/3/26.
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Opportunity Classification
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
Additional Details
Buyer Name
Carol Papazian
Full Source ID
IV118535