I-90 Wildlife Crossing Study

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to assist in preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the I-90 Wildlife Crossing Study. This two-to-three-year planning study aims to evaluate wildlife crossing accommodation strategies along a 68-mile segment of I-90 between Missoula and Garrison, Montana. The primary goal is to identify important terrestrial wildlife movement corridors and determine the feasibility of constructing one or more wildlife crossings to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions while providing safe passage for wildlife. The selected consultant will be responsible for tasks including a literature search, establishing monitoring methodologies, public outreach, research on historical trends and baseline conditions, data collection and monitoring, engineering assessments, cultural resource review, and preparing draft and final needs and feasibility reports. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is due by 3:00 PM MST on September 10, 2024, with the anticipated selection schedule including proposal review and ranking by September 27, 2024, a consultant selection board meeting on October 2, 2024, and a scoping meeting with the selected consultant on October 23, 2024.

The contract will be awarded on a cost-plus fixed fee basis, and the selected consultant will be required to provide their Indirect Cost Rate and other financial information prior to executing the contract agreement. While there are no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for this project, firms are encouraged to utilize DBE firms. The RFP does not provide details on set-asides, incumbents, or funding requirements, and the anticipated award value or budget range is not specified.