Black Butte Copper Project Environmental Impact Statement

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) number DEQ-RFP2017-117007 for a third-party contractor to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Black Butte Copper Project. The solicitation was specifically for environmental services related to the operating permit submitted by Tintina Montana Inc., a subsidiary of Tintina Resources Inc. The RFP was opened on June 15, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST and closed on July 17, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST, with the procurement categorized under commodity code 1602 for Environmental Services - Assessments. The primary objective of the contract was to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment for the proposed copper mining project, likely involving detailed environmental analysis, stakeholder engagement, and documentation of potential environmental consequences. The primary contact for the RFP was Vicki Woodrow, who could be reached at VWoodrow@mt.gov or by phone at +1 406-444-3101. Payment terms for the contract were established at 0% 0, Net 30, with the currency designated in US Dollars.

While specific details about set-aside designations or restrictions were not explicitly provided in the document, the procurement was issued through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), suggesting potential state-specific procurement guidelines might apply. The RFP was specific to Yellowstone County, Montana, which may influence potential respondent qualifications. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were mentioned in the available documentation. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the environmental impact statement preparation. The procurement appears to be focused on securing a qualified environmental consulting firm or team with expertise in mining project environmental assessments, capable of producing a comprehensive EIS for the Black Butte Copper Project. Potential respondents would likely need demonstrated experience in environmental impact analysis, mining sector environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance documentation.