Call for QAPP Consultants

Request for Consulting Services

Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program QAPP Coordination & Review Support

Issued: April 1, 2026
Deadline: May 15, 2026 (5:00 PM ET) 

Overview 

Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) seeks a qualified consultant to provide coordination and technical review of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) for the Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program (GLRCGP) (2026–2027). 

The consultant will support grantees and RAE in ensuring QAPPs are completed, reviewed, and approved efficiently in compliance with EPA Region 5 requirements.  

Key Details 

• Start Date: June 1, 2026  

• Contract Period: June 2026 – December 2027  

• Estimated Value: $60,000 (initial)  

• Structure: Hourly, Not-to-Exceed (NTE)  

• Flexibility: Budget may increase based on workload  

Scope of Work 

• Coordinate QAPP development, submission, and approval  

• Review awarded project proposals  

• Develop QAPP templates  

• Provide technical guidance to grantees  

• Review QAPPs (multiple iterations as needed)  

• Support communication with RAE and EPA Region 5  

• Ensure timely compliance and approvals  

Program Snapshot 

• Grants: $50,000 – $750,000  

• Projects: Estimated 8–15 annually (2026 & 2027)  

• Includes restoration, green infrastructure, habitat protection, and water-related projects  

• Most projects will require EPA-approved QAPPs prior to implementation  

Qualifications 

• Experience developing and securing QAPP approvals  

• Work with federally funded environmental projects  

• Familiarity with EPA Quality Assurance requirements  

• Strong project management and coordination skills  

Application Requirements 

• Firm info & contact  

• Qualifications and experience  

• Technical approach  

• Schedule and capacity  

• Cost estimate (rates + hours)  

• Three references  

Selection Criteria 

• Qualifications  

• Technical approach  

• Capacity and schedule  

• Cost/value  

Apply at this link: https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/80d3bb3c-1e24-4953-8c32-fb322712495f   

• Submit via Euna Grants Portal  

• Include “QAPP Consultant” in application title  

 

For More Information, click the following link: GLRCGP QAPP Consultant Information

Contact 

Jesús Sánchez, Program Director, GLRCGP
jsanchez@estuaries.org
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