EGBA RFI 2026000022 CBO NEPA/EHP Environmental Plans Technical Assistance

The Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for NEPA/EHP Environmental Plans Technical Assistance, targeting environmental support services for broadband infrastructure projects. The procurement seeks vendors to provide comprehensive technical assistance related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and federal environmental and historic preservation (EHP) requirements. Specific deliverables include developing an EHP Review and Compliance Guidance Document, providing technical assistance to grantees, supporting the ESAPTT tool, conducting on-site monitoring, and offering consulting services. The RFI is part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), with a goal of achieving universal broadband coverage by 2027. Vendor responses must be submitted via BIDNET by November 5, 2025, with the solicitation published on October 27, 2025. Vendors are expected to provide insights on pricing structures, potential deliverable breakdowns, screening processes, and recommendations for future solicitations, focusing on environmental compliance for broadband infrastructure projects.

The RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Denver County and Denver City, with potential funding sources encompassing the Coronavirus Capital Project Fund (CPF), State High Cost Support Mechanism (HCSM) fund, and BEAD program. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation is designed to gather market research and does not guarantee a direct contract award. The document suggests vendors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in environmental compliance, technical assistance, and broadband infrastructure project support. Although precise award values are not specified, the broad scope of work and the nationwide broadband coverage objective suggest significant potential contract values. Interested vendors should carefully review the RFI document and prepare comprehensive responses addressing the outlined requirements and research questions.