Chalk Buttes EA NEPA Analysis

The Montana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to perform NEPA analysis for the Chalk Buttes GNA project. The contract involves performing all aspects of NEPA analysis, including biological assessments and wildlife NEPA analysis. The contractor will work cooperatively with the MT DNRC Contract administrator, CGNF staff, and CGNF Responsible Official during the project. The evaluation criteria include company experience and qualifications, qualifications and experience of proposed personnel, project plan and proposed quality, references, and cost proposal. The contract has a fixed price, and the lowest overall cost will receive the maximum allotted points. The contractor must also comply with Executive Order No. 12-2016, Equal Pay for Montana Women, to receive a 5% bonus. • The project requires the contractor to have experience with similar scope, scales, and complexity within Forest Service Region 1. • The contractor must have the ability to complete ESA biological assessments and wildlife NEPA analysis in FS Region 1. • The contractor must have a team with experience and skills adequate to manage complex NEPA projects. • The contractor must have a clearly written and understandable project plan and proposed quality. • The contractor must have a cost proposal that is competitive and reasonable.