REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL INSTRUCTORS
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) is a private non-profit
organization located in Belmont whose primary mission is to support and educate conservation
commissions. MACC has five staff members, an educational consultant, and a working Board of
Directors. MACC received a grant in 2009 to develop new statewide educational programs on
erosion and sedimentation control. An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Coordinator
has been hired to coordinate 20 workshops throughout the state over the next year. MACC is
interested in retaining the services of 1 or more erosion and sediment control instructors to teach
or co-teach erosion and sedimentation control workshops throughout Massachusetts.
Tasks and Deliverables:
Teach or co-teach a series of 2-day and/or 1-day erosion & sediment control training program(s)
geared toward conservation commissioners, site inspectors, construction site supervisors, and
project designers to be implemented throughout Massachusetts. The training program content
will be provided by MACC, although edits and additions may be provided by the vendor,
provided the final format and content are mutually agreed upon by the vendor and MACC. These
training programs shall include both coastal and inland versions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
 A current Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), a Certified
Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC or CESSWI), or another equivalent
certification in Erosion and Sediment Control is preferred. Substantial field experience
with erosion and sedimentation control in the northeast will be considered as a
substitution for formal certification.
 The vendor shall have a thorough understanding of current erosion and sediment control
technologies, of state and federal environmental regulations and the roles of EPA, DEP,
and Conservation Commissions in Massachusetts.
 The vendor shall have extensive experience with construction best management practices,
wetland and resource area protection measures, and preferably with Conservation
Commissions.
 The vendor shall have extensive experience teaching adult professionals and volunteers
in construction site management practices and environmental regulations and compliance.
 The vendor shall be able to communicate clearly and collaborate easily with the ESC
Program Coordinator, other MACC staff and members of the ESC Technical Advisory
Committee, as necessary.
 When applicable and with prior approval by MACC, travel and expenses shall be billed
at cost. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.
Timetable:
The vendor’s teaching services will be needed starting in late September of 2010 and
extending through spring of 2011, as arranged by mutual agreement.
Bid Submittal Requirements:
Interested people should submit the following, no later than August 23rd, to Nancy Putnam, ESC
Program Coordinator at MACC. Please call or email Nancy with any questions about this
project. Interviews with finalists will be held after receipt of the bids. Proposals may be
submitted using email (preferred), fax, regular mail, or hand-delivered.
1. A proposal describing your qualifications, relevant experience, and descriptions of relevant
educational presentations that you have used in previous presentations.
2. A firm estimate of fees to be charged and/or hourly rate with an estimate of expenses
anticipated.
3. Names and contact information (emails or phone numbers) of 2 people who have been your
students in courses or workshops that you have taught and whom we can call on as references.
Direct all questions and submit proposals to:
Nancy Putnam
ESC Program Coordinator
MACC
10 Juniper Drive, Belmont, MA
Office: (617) 489-3930
Fax: (617) 489-3935
Email: nancy.putnam@maccweb.org
NJ Putnam
August 9, 2010
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