River Hills – Economic Development District Regional Planning Commission

IMPORTANT RFP DATES

Submission must be received no later than 12:00 PM (noon) EDST on Monday, November 16, 2026.

A full Request for Proposals can be obtained beginning October 16^th, 2026, by contacting Apoorva Wright at (812) 697-9134 or via email at awright@riverhills.cc.

Questions may also be directed to Apoorva Wright at awright@riverhills.cc no later than 4:00pm, Friday, October 30, 2026.

Request for Proposal
Professional Environmental Consultant Services

River Hills Economic Development District & Regional Planning Commission (RHEDD) is planning to contract for Professional Environmental Consultant Services to develop a brownfield inventory, conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Clean-up planning for multiple locations within Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington Counties in Indiana. RHEDD has secured a $500,000 Brownfield Coalition Community-wide Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct these activities. The project period is 4 years from 10/1/2026 – 9/30/2030.

Each respondent may submit only one (1) proposal. Respondents must submit complete responses to all the information requested. Respondents who do not respond to the entire content of this Request for Proposals (RFP) may be disqualified. The proposal must include sufficient information regarding qualifications and determine that the environmental consultant is qualified and experienced in EPA funded grants and brownfields property assessments.

One (1) bound original, five (5) unbound, double-sided copies and one (1) electronic copy in pdf format on a CD-ROM or thumb drive. The Statement of Proposal, as requested, must be submitted to:

River Hills Economic Development District & Regional Planning Commission

Attn: Apoorva Wright

300 Spring Street, Suite 2A

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Submissions must be received no later than 12:00 PM (noon) EDST on Monday, November 16^th, 2026.

The Proposals will be reviewed and ranked to identify a short list for further consideration including interviews with firm representatives, if necessary. Contract negotiations will be entered into with the highest ranked firm, however if not successful, negotiations will proceed with the next highest ranked firm and so on. More information regarding criteria, submission and the selection process is included in the full Request for Proposals.

A full Request for Proposals can be obtained beginning October 16^th, 2026, by contacting Apoorva Wright at (812) 697-9134 or via email at awright@riverhills.cc. Questions may also be directed to Apoorva Wright at awright@riverhills.cc no later than 4:00pm, Friday, October 30, 2026.

River Hills EDD &RPC

300 Spring Street, Suite 2A

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

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River Hills makes our communities STRONG!

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

At its core, River Hills aids communities with their economic development and obtaining financial resources. Our organization has over 45 years of experience working with the communities in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington counties. We assist our communities in three phases: 1. Developing the projects that they need to stimulate economic growth, 2. Obtain the maximum allotted state and federal funds for the project, 3. Management of the funds to ensure compliance throughout the longevity of the project. We are proud of the work we do and see the impact in our communities everyday. River Hills specializes in many areas of development, for more specific information, slide your cursor over the icons below.

Public Infrastructure Development

There is no project too small or too large for River Hills. We have assisted our communities with everything from sidewalk repair to new construction builds. Our expertise is unmatched.

Community Facilities

Community centers are a rising asset to improve the community’s quality of place. Utilizing our expertise and relationships with state organizations, we can secure funding to build or improve existing community facilities.

Historic Preservation

Our region is rich with history. We work hard to ensure that communities and organizations have the funds that they need to properly restore and preserve the historical aspects of our area.

Tourism, Park, and Recreation Facilities

Indiana Department of Natural Resources grants can help communities create and improve their Parks and Recreation. The grants can be used to purchase new lands or improve existing.

Housing and Disaster Recovery

River Hills prides itself on its recovery efforts and how many communities that we have help through natural and economic disasters. Utilizing our expertise, we partner with several agencies to provide crucial resources.

Economic Dislocation Adjustment

Economic Dislocation is never fun but in the past, we have worked with local and state agencies to ensure a smooth and rapid transition for those affected by plant closures or relocation.

Planning and Technical Assistance

Many communities do not have the capacity or the experience to perform the work that we do every day. We love assisting our communities with project development and grant applications at no cost.

Revolving Loan Fund

Revolving Loan Funds are a great way for communities to offer low interest rate loans to new businesses. We can help communities learn about them and also manage the loans throughout their term.

Industrial Park Improvements

High wage and high skill careers are the future for many industrial parks. We can assist local communities transform their current industrial parks into new and improved Tech parks that will attract the companies and jobs that they want.

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Projects

The best way to deal with a disaster is to be as prepared as possible. River Hills has worked with several communities to develop a disaster mitigation that they use once disaster strikes.

Transportation Facilities and Programs

Having a close relationship with the Indiana Department of Transportation, we work with our communities to collect the necessary data for annual needs assessments that are used for planning and implementation.

Brownfield Redevelopment

Improving Brownfields in a great way to attract new economic growth. We work directly with several agencies to secure necessary funding for multiple phases of Brownfield assessments and cleanup.

Downtown Revitalization

Using state funds and coordinating directly with downtown businesses, River Hills helps make large and small improvements to the downtown areas. These projects catalyze downtown growth and activity.

Fire Safety

We have experience working directly with our local communities and obtaining significant funding for fire safety. We can help secure funding for new equipment to help ensure firefighters have the proper tools to keep us safe.

Grant Writing Services

No community, business, or organization is too big or too small to seek assistance from River Hills with their grant research and grant writing. We also love working with our local non-profits.