Under the Plan, the Agency is required to maintain contracts with commercial contractors for emergency response work, and the contract(s) expected to result from this solicitation will assist the Agency in fulfilling this obligation. The selected Contractor(s) will be able to provide services and the possess resources that the Agency does not possess that are essential to the safety and welfare of the public. These resources are needed to perform essential services regarding hazardous material incidents and the associated responsibilities, including the assessment of hazards, containment, cleanup, and disposal.