Environmental Sustainability Program Consultant

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Engineering Services in Seattle is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Program Consultant. The purpose of this contract is to provide IHS with a consultant who can assist with the management of the IHS Sustainability Program, facilitate the IHS Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) meetings, and provide sustainability, energy, and water audits at IHS service units. The consultant will be responsible for tasks such as initial consultation with SAB members, updating the IHS Sustainability Plan and Progress Report, and providing assistance with climate action plan development. The contract includes a base period and multiple option periods. The proposal due date is March 15, 2022, and the place of performance will be determined based on requests from IHS Area Offices.

The contract pricing is divided into different CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) that specify the services to be provided and their associated costs. These include tasks such as consultation with SAB members, additional support as needed, and environmental sustainability audits. The travel costs for these audits are also included in the contract pricing. The total price for the base period and all option periods will be considered in the evaluation of proposals.

It is notable that the contract requires at least one individual on the consultant's team to have a LEED AP O+M credential and at least three years of experience with sustainability auditing of industrial or healthcare facilities. The proposal acceptance period is 60 days from the proposal due date.

Overall, this opportunity provides a chance for a consultant to support IHS in implementing sustainable practices and improving environmental sustainability within their healthcare facilities.