Sixmile Creek Wildlife Crossing Study (OT)

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a qualified third-party contractor to assist in preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the North Plains Connector application submitted by North Plains Connector, LLC. This procurement, issued as both a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP), is for the Sixmile Creek Wildlife Crossing Study project. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting various engineering investigations, cultural resource surveys, cost estimates, public outreach, and preparing a draft and final feasibility report for replacing an existing culvert with two large open-span bridges along Interstate 90 in Missoula County, Montana. Proposals are due by September 11, 2024, and the project schedule will be developed prior to contract execution. Evaluation criteria includes team qualifications, project approach, and record of past performance.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for this project, but firms are encouraged to utilize DBE firms. The contract will be awarded on a cost-plus fixed fee basis, and the selected consultant must provide their indirect cost rate and personnel rates. MDT reserves the right to cancel or terminate the RFP, reject any or all proposals, and not award a contract if it is determined to be in the best interest of the state. The procurement documents do not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify an award value or budget range.