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2027 Innovative Engineering Studies for Local Governments Request for Applications DEQ is conducting round 2 of a funding opportunity available to local governments for innovative energy studies.

Full application requirements are provided throughout this event.

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Open 9/15/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Type Request for Information Close 10/16/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Number DEQ-RFI2027-0239 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/16/2026, 2:00 PM MDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 30

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Contacts Rebecca Gregg Rebecca.Gregg@mt.gov

Phone +1 406-444-3101

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 2303 Fuel/Energy - Energy Assessment Services 1620 Environmental Services - Studies (Site Characterization, RI, Geophysics, etc.)

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The State of Montana Department of Environmental Quality is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) Call for Applications for innovative energy studies for local governments to help inform, direct, and guide projects.

A complete description of the Call for Applications is provided on the Prerequisites page of this event with the actual Application Form posted as a downloadable document on the Questions page. There are two types of Categories: Category A and Category B, each with their own set of eligibility requirements. When naming your files for uploading, follow the naming convention as directed in the RFA packet to clearly identify what category is submitted. NOTE: Applicants may submit multiple complete applications; please do not use one form as a "universal/applicable to all". If you are going to submit multiple, each submittal must be a complete application packet with all required documents. Post ONE complete application to the Question on the Question page and the remainder on the Supplier's Attachments page. See Montana Time Zone and Response Submittal prerequisite for additional details. Applications must comply with all instructions and procedures presented herein and all attachments/documents uploaded or as instructed and/or prompted by individual eMACS requirements.

Applicants must submit questions through the Q&A Board for anything they need clarifications on. The Q&A Board link is on the left-hand side of the page under "Tools". For help pertaining to eMACS such as applicant registration, submitting a response, or any other technical eMACS questions, please contact the Help Desk at 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov.

Be sure to review and submit your response upon completion and click the "submit" button twice for the system to fully recognize your submittal.

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Review and accept the Single Point of Contact (Procurement Officer) information.

2. Please read and accept the Webinar information. This is provided as an instructional overview of the Program and eligibility requirements.

3. Read and accept the Webinar Content Materials information.

4. Read and acknowledge the Feasibility Studies RFA information.

5. Read and accept Acceptable Application Template information.

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Please read and acknowledge the Draft Model Contracts. Applicants who have issues and/or concerns must address them during the Q&A period by identifying the content, explain why a change is requested, and provide the requested modifications. This is the only opportunity to request material changes. The State reserves the right to make non-material changes with intended awardees during contract negotiations.

7. Read and accept the DOE Special Terms and Conditions.

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Read and accept the Montana Standard Terms and Conditions information. Applicants who have issues and/or concerns must address them during the Q&A period by identifying the content, explain why a change is requested, and provide requested modifications. This is the only opportunity to request material changes. The State reserves the right to make non-material changes with intended awardees during contract negotiations.

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Please read and accept General Requirements information. Applicants who have issues and/or concerns must address them during the Q&A period by identifying the content, explain why a change is requested, and provide the requested modifications. This is the only opportunity to request material changes. The State reserves the right to make non-material changes with intended awardees during contract negotiations.

10. Read and accept the Q&A Certify and Submit information.

11. Please read and accept the Debarment Acknowledgement information.

12. Review and accept the Mountain Time Zone and Response Submittal information.

13. Read and accept the Registration with Montana Secretary of State information.

14. Read and accept the Responsive and Responsible Definitions information.

15. Read and accept Unique Entity Identification (UEI) information.

16. Applicant must certify their ability to enter this application and be legally bound to the RFI.

17. Read and accept Amendment Notifications information.

18. Read and accept Award Notification information.

19. Read and accept the Additional Contract Provisions information.

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Questions Required Questions

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Instructions:

1.1 Provide your full company name, address, email, and phone number. In addition, list the contact(s) for your company who can answer questions regarding your submitted response. Include contact(s) name, phone number, and email address.

1.2 Applicant must download the attached Application template. Thoroughly complete each item in the document as directed in the Feasibility Study RFA document on the Prerequisites page and upload it to this question.

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Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a result of this solicitation.

1.4 Does your proposal contain confidential information? If you select Yes, another question will generate requiring an upload of your Trade Secret Affidavit. Offerors MUST also upload a redacted copy of their proposal under Supplier Attachments.

1.5 The State of Montana uses DocuSign for routing all contracting documents. Respond yes or no to your firm's ability to accept documents this way. If the answer is no, provide the requested alternate method.

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Was artificial intelligence technology used in the development or completion of any portion of this proposal? Please identify the portion(s) of the proposal that were developed using AI, and provide a detailed response used to ensure that all AI-generated content has been reviewed and validated by a named human subject-matter expert who claims responsibility for accuracy. NOTE: Even if "No", upload a document to this question that attests AI was not used in order for the system to recognize this question is answered. Failure to confirm a human reviewed and certified the accuracy of the bid response is grounds for disqualification as non-responsive.

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