Sage Grouse Web Application

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Sage Grouse Web Application project through the State Procurement Bureau, with proposals due on May 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement, identified by number DNRC-RFP-2019-1039LS, seeks to develop additional buildouts to an existing Sage Grouse Program website to implement mitigation requirements from Executive Order EO-12-2015 and the Montana Greater Sage-Grouse Stewardship Act. The project falls under GIS Services and GIS/GPS Equipment commodity codes and requires a lump sum total proposal. Potential bidders must complete several prerequisite steps, including reviewing attachments, understanding the project scope, and submitting detailed qualifications. The primary contact for this solicitation is Lauren Spatzierath, reachable at Lauren.Spatzierath@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0118, and all proposal submissions must be completed through the eMACS system.

The solicitation applies to Fallon County and appears to have specific compliance requirements, including Dark Money Disclosure and Equal Pay for Women Compliance. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, bidders must demonstrate technical capability and understanding of the Sage Grouse mitigation program. The RFP indicates payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars, suggesting flexibility in financial arrangements. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the project requires a comprehensive web application development approach focused on implementing environmental stewardship objectives. Interested vendors should carefully review all attached documents and be prepared to provide a comprehensive solution that meets the technical and regulatory requirements of Montana's Sage Grouse conservation efforts.