Whatcom County RFP for Water Quality Services May Require E-Verify
What happened
Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #26-66) for water quality laboratory services. The initial contract will be funded by Whatcom County, but future years may receive federal assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If federal funds are utilized, the contract may require the use of the E-Verify system.
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Why it matters
The potential use of federal funds from the EPA means that contractors must comply with specific federal regulations. The requirement for E-Verify affects the hiring and operational costs for firms bidding on these contracts.
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Who's involved
- Whatcom CountyIssuing the Request for Proposals for water quality laboratory services.
- EPAPotential provider of future federal financial assistance for the contract.
- E-VerifyThe system that may be required for contractors utilizing federal funds.
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The entities involved
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EPA
defunct retail company
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Whatcom County
county in the state of Washington, United States
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E-Verify
website for businesses to determine eligibility of applicants to work in the United States