HB 84: Certified Prescribed Fire Manager Claims Fund Study

Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive three‑phase study and facilitation process for the creation, administration, and implementation of a Prescribed Fire Claims Fund for Certified Prescribed Fire Managers, as required by House Bill 84. The contractor will perform research, stakeholder engagement, risk‑assessment analysis, modeling, and produce a final report with recommendations. • Deliver a full market‑research and risk‑assessment study (Phase 1) covering fund design options. • Conduct stakeholder outreach and facilitation workshops (Phase 2) to gather input from fire managers, agencies, and interest groups. • Produce a final analytical report with modeling results and implementation recommendations (Phase 3). • Provide all work under a single lump‑sum contract, complying with state procurement rules and a sealed‑bid submission process.