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Submissions are due December 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 23, 2026.

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Settle estimates the budget at $200,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The work is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States.

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Hazardous Materials Investigation (Due December 7, 2026)

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking a qualified environmental consulting firm to provide Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), hazardous materials investigation, and biological and archaeological monitoring services for up to 40 residential properties as part of the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Voluntary Property Buyout Program. The selected consultant will conduct environmental due diligence, asbestos and lead-based paint inspections, and biological and archaeological monitoring to support the acquisition, demolition, and permanent conversion of these properties to open space. The project is funded by FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and must comply with federal, state, and local requirements. All services must be completed in time to support demolition and project closeout, with a final deadline of July 11, 2029.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Environmental Professional must meet ASTM E1527-21 and 40 CFR Part 312 qualifications
Must have Cal/OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant and/or Certified Site Surveillance Technician
Must have California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certified Lead Inspector/Assessor
Qualified Biologist must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or similar, and at least two years of experience with federally listed species and Endangered Species Act implementation in California
Qualified archaeologist must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate
Must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate
Must maintain automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit
Must maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000

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TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: November 3rd, 2026

Request for Clarification Deadline: November 23rd, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

RFP Submittal Deadline: December 7th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Anticipated Notice of Award: January 2027

Issuing Agency

City of Rancho Palos Verdes

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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Hazardous Materials Investigation