Request for Proposals (RFP) for Environmental Consulting Services Addendum #3

NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NORA)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
ISSUE DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
DUE DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) is requesting proposals from qualified
environmental consultants to provide environmental consulting services. NORA's projects and
programs receive funding from various sources, including federal, state, local, and private funds.
This includes funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program II
(NSP2), and HOME federal funds. Many of the projects are subject to the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and related federal environmental review requirements. Therefore, NORA
requires professional environmental consulting services to prepare environmental assessments,
prepare compliance documentation, and maintain Environmental Review Records (ERRs).
The contract resulting from this RFP shall be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) contract, under which individual Task Orders will be issued as service needs
arise. Compensation for services under each Task Order will be based on the rates and fees
established in the contracted fee schedule. Services may include, but are not limited to, technical
support during project planning and implementation; coordination with the responsible entity for
environmental reviews; preparing cost estimates and scopes of work for environmental
remediation activities; documenting unanticipated environmental conditions; and verifying
compliance with NEPA, HUD regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local
requirements. The selected environmental consultant may also be required to coordinate with
and oversee qualified subcontractors performing remediation or abatement activities.
A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the NORA website at www.noraworks.org, or by
contacting Audrey Plessy, Procurement Manager, at (504) 658-4402, or via email at
Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov.
During the period between the issuance of this RFP and the proposal due date, no oral
interpretation of the RFP requirements will be provided to any prospective Offeror. All questions
and requests for interpretation must be submitted in writing to Audrey Plessy, Procurement
Manager, via email at Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov. The deadline for receipt of questions is Friday,
February 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. NORA will respond to written questions submitted

via email before the due date and time. Answers to questions will be issued in the form of an
addendum.
NORA will not accept responses submitted by fax. All proposals must be received by NORA on
or before the submission deadline. Responses delivered after the deadline will not be considered.
All proposals must be uploaded to an assigned shared folder no later than MONDAY, MARCH
9, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CST.
SUBMISSION METHOD / REQUIREMENTS: Respondents must submit their proposal
electronically via a shared folder in Microsoft OneDrive, a cloud-based program. NORA will not
accept hard copy submissions.
To gain access to a shared folder, applicants must email Audrey Plessy directly at
Audrey.Plessy@nola.gov to request a link to your shared personal online folder.
* Your request must be submitted to the email address indicated at least 24 hours
prior to the submission deadline.
* To share the link, include in your email the respondent's name (Individual or
Organization and Primary Contact) and their corresponding email address to
share the link.
* The electronic folder will only be shared with the requestor and the email
address(es) they provide to NORA; respondents will not be allowed access to
other respondents or related materials.
* In response to your request, you will receive a link to the shared folder to upload
your proposal.
* Once the proposal is completed, along with all required attachments and
supporting documentation, upload the entire proposal packet to the shared drive
via the link that was provided.
Responses must clearly demonstrate the respondent's qualifications to perform the required
services and address all relevant factors in a professional relationship.

1. Scope of Services: Describes the requested services, Attachment A - Scope of
Services.
2. Submission Information: Responses must be submitted in accordance with Attachment
B - Submission Information and Attachment C - Fee Schedule.
3. Evaluation and Selection: NORA will select the successful respondents according to the
procedures described in Attachment D - Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria.
4. Insurance Requirements: Respondents shall provide evidence of insurance coverage and
minimum required limits by completing and submitting Attachment E - Certificate of
Insurance Coverage Form.
5. Ownership of Documents & Proprietary Information: All responses and all
documentation submitted therewith are NORA property for all purposes. Only information
which is legitimate, such as trade secrets or non-published financial data, may be deemed
proprietary or confidential. Any material within a proposal identified as such must be clearly
marked as CONFIDENTIAL in the proposal and will be handled in accordance with the
Louisiana Public Record Law, La. R.S. 44: 1, et seq., and all applicable rules and regulations.
Any proposal marked as confidential in its entirety may be rejected without further
consideration or recourse. Documentation must be included to justify such exemption.
NORA will not credit any blanket exemption claims lacking specific justification. NORA does
not guarantee the confidentiality of submissions.
6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Respondents shall disclose any direct or indirect, current,
or future, conflicts of interest between themselves and NORA and their respective employees
by completing and submitting Attachment F - Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Affidavit.
7. Opportunities in Employment and Contracting Requirements for Disadvantaged
Businesses: NORA seeks to extend subcontracting opportunities to Registered
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) in order to promote their economic growth. A
DBE contract goal of 35 percent has been established for this contract. The respondent shall
agree to use its best efforts in accordance with the factors set forth in NORA's DBE goals,
to meet the contract goal for DBE participation in the performance of this contract by
completing and submitting Attachment G - DBE Participation Form.

8. Acknowledgement of Addenda: Respondents must provide written acknowledgement of
addenda with their submission by completing and submitting Attachment H -
Acknowledgement of Addenda (if necessary).
9. Contracting: NORA reserves the right to select multiple contractors to perform any and/or
all services requested herein. If NORA identifies a likely service provider(s), it may negotiate
a final agreement with the provider(s) and fix the relationship by Professional Services
contract. This contract will stipulate the terms and conditions of the services to be provided
and will contain the NORA Required Contract Provisions Attachment I - NORA
Required Contract Provisions and Attachment J - HUD Compliance Provisions
for Construction and Professional Service Contracts.
10. Effect: This solicitation and any related discussions or evaluations by anyone create no rights
or obligations whatsoever. NORA may cancel or modify this solicitation at any time at will,
with or without notice. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, the contract executed by
NORA and the selected respondents, if any, is the exclusive statement of rights and
obligations extending from this solicitation.
11. Additional Requirements: NORA reserves the right to amend the instructions,
requirements, general and special conditions, scope of services, and /or specifications of this
solicitation. In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of the solicitation, an
addendum or addenda will be provided to all potential respondents who receive the
solicitation.
12. Public Access to Information/Confidentiality: All information submitted in response to
a solicitation issued by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority shall remain confidential
until after final approval and award is made.
Furthermore, NORA shall not disclose information submitted confidentially in response to a
solicitation, and not otherwise required by law to be submitted, where such information
should reasonably be considered confidential.
13. Respondent Costs: NORA shall not be liable for any costs incurred by respondents prior
execution of a contract. All expenses related to the preparation and submission of this
solicitation, including, but not limited to, developing the solicitation (quote/proposal),
preparing for oral presentations, and any other activities and expenses incurred in response
to this solicitation, are solely the responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed
by NORA.

14. Errors and Omissions in Proposal: NORA shall not be liable for any errors in responses.
NORA at its option, has the right to request clarification or additional information from the
respondents.
15. Licensure: Where applicable, respondents must maintain licenses and permits to perform
the contracted work or services in the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans.
16. Compliance with Applicable Laws: Any work performed under this solicitation shall be
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws and jurisprudence of the State of
Louisiana. Respondents must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and ordinances, including required licenses, both at the time of submission and
throughout the performance of the contract.
17. Contractual Obligations: If the proposed work or services require the use of products or
services from another company, such arrangements must be fully disclosed to NORA.
Regardless of any subcontracting or third-party involvement, the selected contractor(s) shall
remain solely responsible for the delivery and performance of all proposed work or services
under the contract.
18. Contractor Status: The successful contractor(s) is independent and is not an employee of
NORA.
19. Advertising: In submitting a response, the successful contractor(s) agrees not to use the
results from it as a part of any commercial advertising. NORA does not allow contractors to
advertise or promote our contractual relationship unless requested or authorized by NORA.
20. Media Relations: The successful contractor(s) shall not make public comments on behalf of
NORA without the express written approval of NORA's Executive Director.
END OF SECTION

NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NORA)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) is requesting proposals from qualified
environmental consultants to provide environmental consulting services. NORA's projects and
programs receive funding from various sources, including federal, state, local, and private funds.
This includes funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program II
(NSP2), and HOME federal funds. Many of the projects are subject to the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and related federal environmental review requirements. Therefore, NORA
requires professional environmental consulting services to prepare environmental assessments,
prepare compliance documentation, and maintain Environmental Review Records (ERRs).
This contract resulting from this RFP shall be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) contract, under which individual Task Orders will be issued as service needs
arise. Compensation for services under each Task Order will be based on the rates and fees
established in the contracted fee schedule. Services may include, but are not limited to, technical
support during project planning and implementation; coordination with the responsible entity for
environmental reviews; preparing cost estimates and scopes of work for environmental
remediation activities; documenting unanticipated environmental conditions; and verifying
compliance with NEPA, HUD regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local
requirements. The selected environmental consultant may also be required to coordinate with
and oversee qualified subcontractors performing remediation or abatement activities.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Contractor shall furnish all necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment and
transportation required to perform the services described in this Scope of Services. Specific tasks
will be assigned through written Task Orders issued by NORA as service needs arise. The
Contractor shall provide professional environmental consulting services, including but not limited
to the following:

1. Prepare Environmental Reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended, including HUD environmental review requirements at 24
CFR Part 58.
2. Prepare and assists NORA to maintain Environmental Review Records (ERRs), including
supporting documentation, and assist with entry and processing in and assist with entry
processing in HUD's Environmental Review Online System (HEROS), for review and
approval by the Responsible entity.
3. Prepare Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM
standards and federal, state and local requirements.
4. Coordinate Lead-Based Paint inspections, risk assessments, clearance examinations, and
reporting services as required by 24 CFR Part 35.
5. Prepare Asbestos Surveys in accordance with the EPA, state and local laws.
6. Complete Cultural Resource Surveys and provide coordination services in accordance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR Part 800.
7. Prepare Environmental Review Record (ERR) and provide assistance to the responsible
entity in HEROS.
8. Coordinate with and provide technical oversight of qualified third-party remediation or
abatement contractors, as applicable, including scope development, cost estimates, and
compliance documentation.
9. Provide supplemental or revised environmental analysis and documentation necessitated
by changes in project scope, funding sources, site conditions or regulatory
requirements.
Task #1: NEPA Environmental Review Services
Provide professional environmental review services in compliance with NEPA of 1969, as
amended; HUD environmental review requirements (24 CFR Part 58) for HUD funded (CDBG,
CDBG-DR, CDBG-NDR, NSP2, HOME, etc.) projects and programs; and Council on
Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations at 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, as applicable. Generally,
this task includes the following:
1) Conducting environmental reviews for HUD assisted programs and their award
recipients. The contractor shall recommend the level of clearance required for the
program/project on an as needed basis, according to 24 CFR Part 58. The contractor shall
conduct the environmental reviews (including the publications of notices) for all activities
on an as needed basis according to the level of clearance.
2) Consulting with all required reviewers, agencies and staff regarding the receipt of all
necessary documents and permits for compliance resolution.
3) Assisting NORA with responding to comments.

4) Coordination, as necessary, with NORA, HUD, and/or Responsible Entity. The contractor
shall consult with, follow all guidance provided by, and report regularly to NORA and
other interested agencies.
Task #2: Environmental Review Records and HEROS Support
Prepare and update Environmental Review Records (ERRs), including all required supporting
documentation, and provide technical assistance with data entry, processing, and tracking in
HUD's Environmental Review Online System (HEROS). Services shall support review and
approval by the Responsible Entity.
Task #3: Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
The contractor may be asked to perform Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
(ESAs) in accordance with applicable ASTM standards and federal, state, and local requirements.
Generally, this task includes the following:
For Phase I ESAs:
1) Perform a records review to obtain and review records that will help identify recognized
environmental conditions in connection with the property.
2) Perform an onsite reconnaissance of the property to obtain information indicating the
likelihood of identifying recognized environmental conditions in connection with the
property.
3) Perform interviews with, including, but not limited to, owners, occupants, property
managers, and governmental officials to obtain information indicating recognized
environmental conditions in connection with the property.
4) Prepare and present evaluations and reports to NORA. Evaluations and reports are to
include findings, opinions, conclusions and components with environmental site
assessment and due diligence reporting in compliance with ASTM standards (latest
editions, as applicable).
5) The identification of recognized environmental conditions constituted by the presence or
likely presence of any hazardous substances on a property under conditions that indicate
an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of the release of any dangerous,
hazardous, or toxic substances into structures on the property or into the soil,
groundwater, or surface water of the property.
6) This may include reconnaissance-level screening for asbestos materials, lead-based paint,
radon, etc., depending upon the age and/or materials of the property.

7) Provide expert witness services relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
The following industry and regulatory standards, and all performance requirements, shall be
incorporated into the scope of services for this category as if they were fully set forth herein,
unless indicated otherwise by NORA in an assigned Task Order. These standards collectively
establish the minimum requirements for investigation, analysis and reporting necessary to
achieve the satisfactory completion of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
ASTM standards referenced for Phase I ESAs include, but are not necessarily limited to, the
following:
a) ASTM Standard #E 1527 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments:
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, latest edition; and
b) ASTM Standard #E 1528 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments:
Transaction Screen Process, latest edition.
For Phase II ESAs:
1) Develop the scope of work
2) Assessment activities (including laboratory testing)
3) Evaluation and presentation of data, and
4) Presentation of findings, conclusions and specific recommendations with cost estimates
to accomplish the recommended work.
5) Perform the review of previously prepared environmental documents and reports.
6) Investigate property background such as involved parties known and potential
environmental conditions, current and historic property use, responsible parties,
cause of environmental conditions, potential off-site sources of contamination, etc.
7) Determine if buildings, soil, air and possibly groundwater have been impacted by a known
or possible environmental condition (i.e., a dry cleaner, leaking underground storage tank,
etc.) to determine the necessity for further characterization.
8) Determine the vertical and lateral extent of soil and groundwater contamination and provide
remediation cost estimates to NORA to make decisions regarding the property.
9) Discuss drilling and sampling protocols, details of monitoring well construction, if applicable,
rationale for selection of locations for borings/wells and depths explored.
10) Perform all analysis and interpretation of results in the context of applicable 1ocal, State
and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations and rules.
11) Perform analysis of local geologic and hydro geologic setting and environmental conditions
identified in borings/wells including depth to groundwater, probable, or known direction for local

groundwater flow, interpretation of soil/stratigraphy and contaminant distribution based on
boring logs made in Phase II site work.
12) Perform interpretive analysis of vertical and lateral extent of soil and/or groundwater
contamination using geologic cross-sections, water table contour maps and iso-
concentration contour maps as may be applicable to clearly illustrate finds and implications
to the average report user/consumer.
13) Report preparation with conclusions, recommendations, and cost estimates as
appropriate to implement recommendations.
14) Identify applicable regulatory jurisdictions, cleanup standards/guidelines, applicable soil and/or
groundwater cleanup guidelines, identification of agency reporting/disclosure requirements, if
any.
15) Discuss lab results with comparison to regulatory cleanup guidelines, discussion of
requirements to meet regulatory standards, discussion of feasibility for remediation, if
applicable, approximate estimated costs for additional studies and/or monitoring, and/or
remediation, if feasible, and estimated timelines to meet regulatory requirements.
16) Provide expert witness services relating to Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
The following industry and regulatory standards, and all performance requirements, shall be
incorporated into the scope of services for this category as if they were fully set forth herein,
unless indicated otherwise by NORA in an assigned Task Order. ASTM standards referenced for
Phase II ESAs include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
a) ASTM Standard #E 1903 Standard Guide for Environmental Site Assessments:
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process, latest edition.
b) ASTM Standard #D 5730 Guide to Site Characteristics for Environmental
Purposes with Emphasis on Soil, Rock, The Vadose Zone and Ground Water,
latest edition.
c) ASTM Standard #D 653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock and Contained Fluids,
latest edition.
d) ASTM Standard #13 4750 Test Method for Determining Subsurface Liquid Levels
in a Borehole or Monitoring Well. (Observation Well), latest edition.
e) ASTM Standard #E 1527 Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I,
latest edition.
f) ASTM Standard #E I528 Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Transaction
Screen Process, latest edition.