RFQ for a Stream, Floodplain, and Wetland Restoration Project on Little Cocalico Creek

Project Description: Request for Professional Services
Request for Restoration Replanting Services
Request for Restoration Maintenance & Monitoring Services
Request for a Price Quote for a Stream, Floodplain, and Wetland Restoration Project in northern Lancaster County, PA.
The Nature Conservancy Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter is seeking qualified contractors to provide services for a Stream, Floodplain, and Wetland Restoration Project on Little Cocalico Creek located in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The restoration project has a fast-paced timeline, with construction completion scheduled for February 15, 2026.
The selected contractor will be responsible for obtaining, as necessary, any remaining permits; overseeing and documenting the construction process; supporting a sealed bidding process; revegetating the site with native species; pre- to post-construction reporting; and completing annual maintenance and monitoring. Details regarding the project, including supplemental project information, planning sheets, and funder and federal guidelines, are provided in the full Request for Quotes.
This project is being federally funded by EPA financial assistance dollars and therefore requires all contractors to demonstrate compliance with federal Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and EPA Regulations at 40 CFR Part 33, through the detailed documentation of solicitation of Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs). Contractors must demonstrate the Six Good Faith Efforts to identify and solicit DBE firms that are potential sources for any procurement action in the areas of project construction, equipment, services, and supplies by including state-qualified small businesses, and minority and women-owned business enterprises in the bidding process.
All bidders are required to submit a completed DEP Prime Contractor DBE Compliance Statement and Contract Procurement Breakdown Forms. These forms must document all outreach and solicitation efforts made to engage certified DBE firms. Contractors are strongly encouraged to review the DEP Grant/Loan Recipient Prime Contractor DBE Solicitation Effort Help Guide, which provides detailed instructions and expectations for meeting these federal and state requirements. Failure to comply may result in disqualification or ineligibility for reimbursement. The Customer and Funder may audit documentation to verify adherence to DBE regulations and the Six Good Faith Efforts.
Proposal documents can be obtained at no cost on PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. Electronic Submissions via PennBid are due by 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
A site visit may be scheduled; if interested, please submit a request via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Please submit all questions via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid by 5:00 PM EST by Friday, July 18, 2025. Responses to questions which require an addenda or changes to the Bidding Documents will be issued via a Public Notice and posted on PennBid. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents for this project from PennBid will be notified by email when a change or addenda has been posted.
Procurement activities will be conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner with fair treatment given to all Vendors. The Conservancy reserves the right to reject any and all offers for any reason whatsoever, waive technicalities, and pursue purchasing in a manner that is in the organization's best interest.