Grow America is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified environmental consulting firms to support implementation of its 2026 EPA Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant. The selected consultant team(s) will provide environmental assessment, cleanup planning, redevelopment planning, community engagement, and related technical services to assist Grow America and its coalition partners in advancing brownfield redevelopment projects throughout Northern California.
The Brownfields Assessment Coalition includes Grow America, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG). Through a $1.5 million EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant, the Coalition will support environmental assessment, cleanup planning, community engagement, and redevelopment planning activities to facilitate site revitalization and community investment opportunities.
Services Include:
- Project management and technical coordination
- Brownfield inventory and site identification
- EPA site eligibility determinations
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)
- Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs)
- Cleanup planning
- Redevelopment and reuse planning
- Community engagement and stakeholder outreach
Key Dates:
- RFQ Release: November 6, 2026
- Questions Due: November 16, 2026, 4:00 PM PT
- Intent to Submit Due: November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM PT
- SOQ Submission Deadline: December 7, 2026, 4:00 PM PT
How to Respond
Interested firms should submit a Statement of Qualifications demonstrating relevant experience, technical expertise, project team qualifications, and understanding of EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant requirements. SOQs are limited to fifteen pages, excluding resumes.
Questions and notices of intent to submit should be emailed to Virginia Flores at vflores@growamerica.org.