2D BLE for the Cheyenne, White, and Niobrara (Phase 1) HUC 6 Watersheds

The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP Number CTP2401) seeking qualified vendors to provide 2-Dimensional Base Level Engineering (2D BLE) services for the Cheyenne, White, and Niobrara (Phase 1) HUC 6 Watersheds. The comprehensive project requires developing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic data, delineating floodplain boundaries, and creating a comprehensive DFIRM (Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map) Database for streams draining one square mile or greater. Key deliverables include project management, hydrologic and hydraulic data development, quality control processes, and technical documentation. The proposal evaluation will be based on a 100-point scale, with points distributed as follows: Corporate Overview (15 points), Technical Approach (50 points), Project Schedule (25 points), and Cost Sheet (10 points). The contract term runs from the award date through June 30, 2028, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the project funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2024 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) grant program.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Four companies submitted valid responses to the solicitation: AECOM, AtkinsRealis, HDR, and Stantec. The State reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors and will consider factors including price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the pricing must remain fixed through June 30, 2028, with any subsequent price increases limited to 10% of the previous contract period and subject to FEMA fund availability. The intent to award notice indicates that Stantec Consulting Services Inc. has been selected as the contractor. Contractors will be required to maintain a Schedule Performance Index and Cost Performance Index of at least 0.92 and must retain all project data for three years from the date of the final expenditure report submission to FEMA.