RFI 2026000022 CBO NEPA EHP Environmental Plans Technical Assistance PDF 10-27-25 (published).pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) for NEPA/EHP Environmental Plans Technical Assistance. The RFI seeks market research for environmental support services related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and federal environmental and historic preservation (EHP) requirements for Broadband Projects. The solicitation is scheduled for publication on 10/27/2025, with vendor response submissions due by 11/05/2025. This is not a formal solicitation, and no awards will result directly from this RFI.

The document outlines five primary deliverables: developing an EHP Review and Compliance Guidance Document, providing technical assistance to grantees, supporting the ESAPTT tool, conducting on-site monitoring, and offering consulting and support services. The RFI is part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), with the goal of achieving universal broadband coverage by 2027. Funding sources include the Coronavirus Capital Project Fund (CPF), State High Cost Support Mechanism (HCSM) fund, and BEAD program. Vendors are encouraged to provide insights on pricing structures, potential deliverable breakdowns, screening/application processes, and recommendations for future solicitations, with an emphasis on environmental compliance and technical assistance for broadband infrastructure projects.