This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Flandreau, South Dakota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (the "Tribe") is currently soliciting proposals from qualified professionals to conduct a Phase I Environmental Assessment ("EA") and related services for the proposed site set for construction of a new Tribal Services Center (the "Project") in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA"). The proposed facility will replace the existing Tribal Administration building physically located at 603 W. Broad Avenue, Flandreau, SD 57028 and within the SW1/4 of Section 28, T107N, R48W. The proposed facility will be approximately 80,000 square feet and will be two stories high. Any questions regarding this Project may be directed to Seth Pearman, Attorney General, at (605) 573-4206 or by email at seth.pearman@fsst-nsn.gov. Late bids will not be considered, and costs for preparation of proposals will be borne by the applicants. Please note this Request for Proposals ("RFP") does not constitute an offer of employment or contract for services--the Tribe reserves the option to accept or reject any proposals. Any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP will incorporate the requirements and specifications contained in this RFP. Scope of Work The awarded Consultant will prepare an EA for the Project site as required for compliance with NEPA. Original fieldwork and travel to the site will be required. The awarded Consultant will be responsible for conducting necessary resource surveys to support the EA. The awarded consultant shall provide the following services to the Tribe:1. Provide a list of data needed to develop the EA; and 2. Meet with Tribal Representatives at the Project site to conduct a site visit and discuss the Project; and 3. Outline any additional data needed for EA based on site visit and meeting with Tribal Representatives; and 4. Participate in conference calls with the Tribe and its consultants as needed to complete EA for the Project; and 5. Conduct additional site visits as needed; and 6. Prepare a final EA that includes, at minimum, the following components: a. Purpose and Need for the Project b. Description of Affected Environment c. Mitigation Measures (if necessary) d. Cultural Resources Survey and Biological Assessment e. Compliance with Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act f. Environmental Consequences g. Provide Public Notice of Availability for Public Review and Comment and respond to all public and agency comments h. List of Agencies Contacted i. References j. List of Preparers and Relevant Credentials k. Figures, Tables, and Appendices 7. Prior to final EA, Consultant will prepare draft EA for internal review purposes, prepare a draft EA for publication, respond to comments and modify EA accordingly for final approval, and prepare a draft Finding of No Significant Impact.