Description
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a third-party contractor to assist in preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the North Plains Connector application. The EIS must be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The contractor will provide technical consulting services to DEQ and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to prepare a joint environmental review document. The scope of work includes preparing a Draft EIS, evaluating public comments, and preparing a Final EIS and Record of Decisions. The contract term is effective upon the last signature and may be renewed for up to 7 years. The contractor will be paid based on actual allowable costs incurred, and the State may terminate the contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the State's continuation of performance.
Key points:
• The contract is for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the North Plains Connector application.
• The EIS must be prepared in accordance with NEPA and MEPA.
• The contractor will provide technical consulting services to DEQ and DOE.
• The scope of work includes preparing a Draft EIS, evaluating public comments, and preparing a Final EIS and Record of Decisions.
• The contract term is effective upon the last signature and may be renewed for up to 7 years.
• The contractor will be paid based on actual allowable costs incurred.
• The State may terminate the contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the State's continuation of performance.