Brownsfields Environmental Consulting Services

The City of Cayce (City) is seeking professional services from a qualified and experienced Environmental Consulting firm (firm) to conduct consulting services for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Assessment Grant. The firm will assist the City with the management and execution of the brownfield assessment cooperative agreement (work plan).

The City of Cayce has been selected and awarded $500,000 federal brownfields grant for FY22. The City is seeking a firm with proven documented experience in addressing contaminated properties (e.g., providing assessments on brownfield sites) and related services for local governments that are similar to the City of Cayce. This solicitation is being issued to comply with federal procurement standards outlined in CFR §200.318 - CFR §200.327 that are applicable to hiring of consulting firms to assist communities with grants awarded.

The City of Cayce, located in Lexington and Richland Counties, and borders the west bank of the Congaree River across from the state capital, Columbia. Incorporated in 1914, Cayce covers 17.4 square miles in the heart of South Carolina’s Midlands and has over 14,000 residents and 700 businesses. Rich in natural and cultural resources, Cayce boasts 20 miles of trails along the Congaree River and Congaree Creek. It is also home to larger industries like Dominion Energy, CMC Steel, and a Martin Marietta granite quarry. As a full-service City, Cayce provides water and sewer utility service far beyond its borders to a large portion of Lexington County; manages police and fire protection; maintains its parks and trails; and provides sanitary collection services. Additional information about the City can be found at www.caycesc.gov .