84127Y0865-Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Methodologies and Best Practices for Conducting Climate Risk Assessments (CRAs) in the Transportation Sector

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is issuing Request for Information 84127Y0865 to solicit methodologies and best practices for conducting climate risk assessments in the transportation sector, with responses due September 4, 2026.

This RFI seeks information on approaches, frameworks, and implementation strategies for climate risk assessment (CRA) in transportation contexts. The issuing body is gathering intelligence on vendor capabilities and methodological approaches rather than soliciting a binding proposal or bid. Respondents should address assessment methodologies applicable to transportation infrastructure and operations, identification of climate-related risks and vulnerabilities, integration pathways with existing planning and asset-management processes, and examples of prior CRA work in the transportation sector.

Responses to this RFI do not constitute a binding commitment to contract; however, responses may inform a subsequent competitive procurement. Vendors responding should document relevant experience, staff qualifications, and technical depth in transportation climate-risk analysis. Responses are open to all vendors without set-asides or eligibility restrictions.

No contract value, contract term, place of performance, or evaluation weighting is specified at the RFI stage. The RFI serves as a market-sounding tool and may lead to a follow-on solicitation (RFP, RFQ, or IFB) with defined scope, budget, and award criteria.

Interested vendors should submit RFI responses by September 4, 2026.