Department of Environmental Protection - Federal Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Grant Program - RFP - BWR-RFP-FY2024-2025-604B GRANT-WPP07
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Meghan Selby
- (857) 293-3681
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is seeking grant proposals from eligible entities to identify nonpoint source water quality issues, determine effective solutions, and provide preliminary designs for Best Management Practices (BMPs). Priorities include the development of nine-element Watershed-Based Plans (WBP), alternative (a)-WBPs for healthy waters, work within National Water Quality Initiative watersheds, regional or state-wide NPS coordinators, and nitrogen-impacted coastal waters. The solicitation covers water quality monitoring, sediment monitoring, GIS mapping, modeling, and watershed-wide BMP siting. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected] with supporting maps, match commitments, and support letters.
Alignment with Program Goals (20 pts), Watershed-Based Plan (10 pts), Problem Definition (10 pts), Approach (15 pts), Project Benefit (20 pts), Active and Comprehensive Community Engagement (15 pts), Qualifications of Organization and Project Manager (5 pts), Quality and Responsiveness of the Proposal (10 pts)
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is seeking grant proposals from eligible entities to identify nonpoint source water quality issues, determine effective solutions, and provide preliminary designs for Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Priorities include the development of nine-element Watershed-Based Plans (WBP), alternative (a)-WBPs for healthy waters, work within National Water Quality Initiative watersheds, regional or state-wide NPS coordinators, and nitrogen-impacted coastal waters. The solicitation covers water quality monitoring, sediment monitoring, GIS mapping, modeling, and watershed-wide BMP siting. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected] with supporting maps, match commitments, and support letters.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Word (.docx) version of proposal narrative and application form (Attachment A), PDF version of complete proposal including all forms, attachments, match commitments, and support letters, locus map and detailed map of project area, commitment letter for cash or in-kind match, letters of support from participating organizations
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Environmental Protection
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Meghan Selby.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Meghan Selby at (857) 293-3681. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Alignment with Program Goals (20 pts), Watershed-Based Plan (10 pts), Problem Definition (10 pts), Approach (15 pts), Project Benefit (20 pts), Active and Comprehensive Community Engagement (15 pts),..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Word (.docx) version of proposal narrative and application form (Attachment A), PDF version of complete proposal including all forms, attachments, match commitments, and support letters, locus map and. Review the full document from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
