This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Elsie, Nebraska. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The State of Nebraska, Department of Natural Resources (hereafter known as NeDNR or State), is issuing this Request for Proposal, RFP NDNR25-01 for the purpose of selecting a qualified contractor to prepar e an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Perkins County Canal Project (Project). Prior to construction of the proposed project, NeDNR is seeking federal authorization through Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (USACE), as the lead federal agency, has determined that an EIS is needed to meet their National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance requirements. The selected contractor will work directly for the USACE and be compensated by NeDNR. This RFP is not a federal procurement action. The Project will include (but may not be limited to) the following general elements: o Preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement o Project Meetings including scoping, cooperating agency, and public meetings o Perform environmental evaluations to supplement existing survey information for project area o Preparation of Final Environmental Impact Statement o Preparation of Draft Record of Decision A contract resulting from this Request for Proposal will be issued for a period effective from date of contract award through December 31, 2028, with the option to renew for two (2) additional six (6) month periods as mutually agreed upon by all parties. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, wholly or in part, or to award to multiple bidders in whole or in part. The State reserves the right to waive any deviations or errors that are not material, do not invalidate the legitimacy of the proposal, and do not improve the bidder's competitive position. All awards will be made in a manner deemed in the best interest of the State. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time Question Deadline 07/09/2025 Written questions are due and should be submitted via e-mail to matt.manning@nebraska.gov. Contract award 08/18/2025 Contractor start date 09/01/2025