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The State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking qualification and experience statements, with expressions of interest, from professional environmental consulting firms for professional work in support of the processing of certain environmental applications submitted to DES. The work is expected to involve the review and processing of dredge and fill applications, including a determination of application completeness, identification of permit conditions and other findings appropriate to each site or project in addition to assessing impacts from construction activities. The scope of work will include providing all aspects of application review, assessment of direct and related impacts, along with site investigations and recommendation for remedial actions necessary for site compliance. The work will be performed in accordance with RSA 482-A and Wetland Rules (Env-Wt 100-800) in support of the agencys review and action on wetlands permit applications. Interested firms must submit qualifications and experience statements documenting work in and knowledge of areas related to DESs wetlands jurisdiction under RSA 482-A, including an understanding of relevant New Hampshire rules, policies and guidelines. Firms should provide a list of projects that met required milestones and deadlines. Firms must be licensed to provide environmental services in the state of New Hampshire and must demonstrate through staff and experience in engineering and/or wetland science the ability to assess and evaluate the impacts of proposed dredging and filling activities.