Latest Environmental Opportunities

Other NY
83 days left Dec 17, 2026

Hudson River Estuary Round 50 Tributary Restoration and Resiliency

Agency: Environmental Conservation, NYS Department of. Division: Division of Water. Note: Bids must be submitted through SFS Grants Management system.

RFP NY
20 days left Oct 15, 2026

Refuse and Recycling Service for Evangola State Park

Agency: Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of. Division: Fiscal Management. Location: Evangola State Park

Other NC

63-KGS1189177

NC State Biological and Agricultural Engineering (hereafter referred to as University or BAE) seeks proposals from qualified Contractors (hereafter referred to as Contractor or Supplier) to install fl...

RFP FL
21 days left Oct 15, 2026

Florida Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service (FFS), issues this Invitation to Negotiate for responses from highly qualified vendors with demonstrated exp...

ITB FL
19 days left Oct 13, 2026

Aerial Ignition Services for Prescribed Burning

ADDENDUM NO. 1 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for Aerial Ignition Services for Prescribed Burning, in accordance with the specifications contained...

ITB FL
27 days left Oct 21, 2026

Telogia Creek Sand Pine Removal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for sand pine regeneration removal services (~797 acres total) at various locations throug...

IFB PA
25 days left Oct 19, 2026

35X201807 Tioga County Electrical Upgrad

The Department Of Environmental Pr ...

RFP NY
21 days left Oct 16, 2026

Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project- Phase 1 - South Basin and Panzarella Point

Agency: Jamestown, City of. Location: 200 E 2nd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701

Other INTL

Maintenance and Repairs of Navigational Aids and Moorings

The Department seeks a service provider to inspect, maintain, repair and certify navigational aids and moorings located at Ashmore Reef and Christmas Island.

ITB FL
27 days left Oct 21, 2026

Dinner Island Ranch WMA Canal Cleaning and Maintenance

Addendum 1 posted on 9/21/26. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for canal cleaning and maintenance services on Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Managemen...

RFP NY
14 days left Oct 9, 2026

Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: University at Buffalo

Other NC

274-5230-604-Digester Gas Treatment

Digester Gas System – Operational Assistance and Maintenance Services: Provide comprehensive operation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance support for the City of Raleigh Neuse River Wastewater ...

Other IA
7 days left Oct 1, 2026

27CRDWBDCHAF-0003 - Loess Hills Remnant Prairie Tree Clearing/Chemical Treatment

The DNR is seeking a qualified contractor to complete tree removal and piling at the Hummel Tract of the Heendah Hills Wildlife Area. All specifications and bid submissions are available exclusively t...

RFP NY
13 days left Oct 8, 2026

Contract No. 1 – 701 Lawrence Street Remediation of Contaminated Soil

Agency: Rome, City of. Division: Public Works. Location: 701 LAWRENCE ST., ROME, NY 13440

RFP NY
13 days left Oct 8, 2026

222 E Second St., Oswego ACM removal

Agency: Oswego County Land Bank Corp. Location: 222 E Second St., Oswego NY

Other INTL

HAZMAT Register Review and Associated Services

Request for expressions of interest - HAZMAT Register Review and Associated Services

Other NC

65-3000012948

For the purchase and delivery of various hazardous waste containers to the University’s Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF).

Other NC

274-5230-604-Instrumentation Maintenance-R

WWTP Instrumentation Calibration and Maintenance: Provide routine and as-needed calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for process instrumentation at the City’s wa...

RFP NY
20 days left Oct 15, 2026

IDIQ Contract for Asbestos Investigation and Testing Services for NYCHA Building - Citywide

Agency: New York City Housing Authority. Division: Supply Management Procurement Department

RFP NY
11 days left Oct 6, 2026

Biosolids Transport & Disposal Services

Agency: Glens Falls, City of. Division: Engineer Office. Note: The due date is actually 10/1/26. Location: 2 Shermantown Road, Glens Falls, NY 12801

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About environmental services government procurement

Government environmental procurement covers hazardous-waste cleanup, brownfield remediation, air- and water-quality monitoring, environmental impact assessments (NEPA), UST (underground storage tank) removal, asbestos and lead abatement, wetland restoration, stormwater management, and compliance auditing. Federal buyers include EPA, DoD (installation cleanup — DERP program), DOE (national labs), USDA (Forest Service, NRCS), USACE, and Interior (BLM, NPS). State environmental agencies and municipal water/wastewater utilities are the biggest state and local buyers.

Solicitations range from small IDIQ task orders for periodic sampling ($50K–$500K) to multi-billion-dollar prime cleanup contracts (DoD BRAC cleanup, DOE Hanford, EPA Superfund). Federal cleanup work operates under CERCLA (Superfund), RCRA (hazardous waste), and CWA (Clean Water Act) rules. Bidders need environmental engineering credentials (PE), state licensing for regulated activities (asbestos, lead), 40-hour HAZWOPER training for site workers, and demonstrated past performance on similar sites.

Environmental firms often compete both as prime contractors and as subs. Large national primes (Jacobs, AECOM, CH2M/Jacobs, Arcadis, Tetra Tech) dominate the $10M+ solicitations. Regional and small-business firms typically win task orders under IDIQ contracts, plus state-level RFPs where local knowledge matters (municipal stormwater programs, brownfield redevelopment, wetland mitigation). NEPA compliance work (EIS/EA preparation) is a strong small-business niche.

Set-asides create real opportunity. 8(a) and HUBZone certifications are heavily used in EPA cleanup work; SDVOSB and WOSB certifications open Interior and USDA work. State DEP/DEQ agencies frequently set aside stormwater, drinking-water, and brownfield programs for MBE/WBE firms. Growing demand: PFAS site characterization, EV battery recycling, wildfire mitigation, environmental justice / community-benefits work under the Justice40 Initiative.

Common NAICS codes for environmental services contracts

Set-asides in environmental services

EPA runs the highest volume of 8(a) and HUBZone environmental set-asides in the federal system. State DEP/DEQ agencies often set aside stormwater, drinking-water, and brownfield programs for MBE/WBE. Environmental consulting (NEPA, EA, EIS) is a strong small-business niche — 541620 has an $18.5M small-business size standard, which is generous for services work.

When environmental services bids are posted

EPA and DoD environmental work runs continuously with fiscal-year-end spike (July–Sept). State-level brownfield and CWSRF/DWSRF (revolving fund) awards typically follow state legislative sessions. Wildfire-mitigation and disaster-response contracts spike after major events. IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) environmental-justice funding is being obligated on rolling basis through 2031.

Environmental Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

Who buys environmental services from the government?

EPA, DoD (installation cleanup — DERP), DOE (national labs), USDA (Forest Service, NRCS), USACE, and Interior (BLM, NPS, USGS) at the federal level. State DEP/DEQ agencies, water/wastewater utilities, port authorities, and airport authorities at the state and local levels. Municipal stormwater programs are a growing buyer.

What NAICS codes do environmental firms use?

Environmental consulting is 541620 (the primary code for most enviro firms). Testing labs use 541380. Remediation contractors use 562910. Hazardous-waste handlers use 562211. Water/wastewater utilities use 221310/221320. Engineering firms doing environmental work also use 541330.

What is Superfund and how do I bid on cleanup work?

Superfund is EPA's CERCLA program for cleaning up abandoned hazardous-waste sites. EPA awards large IDIQ contracts (Emergency Response and RAC — Remedial Action Contracts) to a pool of qualified primes. Small businesses typically win as subcontractors or on the smaller regional IDIQs (SERAS, START, START-IV). Some Superfund sites are managed under state deferral agreements.

What is NEPA and what solicitations does it drive?

The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal actions with significant environmental impact to have an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Every major federal project (highway, transit, energy, defense construction) requires NEPA analysis. NEPA-compliance solicitations are a strong small-business niche.

Can small businesses win environmental contracts?

Yes — federal enviro work has heavy set-aside use. EPA runs 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides continuously. Interior and USDA prefer SDVOSB and WOSB for smaller work. State-level MBE/WBE preferences are strong in stormwater, brownfield, and drinking-water programs. The 541620 environmental consulting size standard is $18.5M, so most consulting firms qualify.

What certifications do environmental workers need?

HAZWOPER 40-hour training (29 CFR 1910.120) for site workers; annual 8-hour refresher. State licensing for regulated activities (asbestos abatement, lead abatement, UST removal). Professional Engineer (PE) for engineering deliverables. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) improve competitiveness.

How do I bid on state stormwater and drinking-water contracts?

Register with the state environmental agency's vendor portal. Watch the state's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) award schedules — these federal-state programs fund most municipal water infrastructure. Solicitations run through the local utility, but state approval is required for federal reimbursement.

What is PFAS work and why is it growing?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are "forever chemicals" now regulated by EPA under CERCLA (designated hazardous substances in 2024). Every DoD installation, airport, and industrial site with historic firefighting-foam use is now a potential PFAS cleanup site. Site characterization, drinking-water treatment retrofits, and remediation are growth areas through 2035.

Written by the ProcureTap procurement research team. Last reviewed .