Environmental Process and Procedures Manual Development Services

The South Dakota Department of Transportation in Pierre, South Dakota is seeking a vendor to develop an environmental process and procedures manual. The agency is attempting to modernize its environmental program, coordinate with the Federal Highway Administration, and manage public engagement and tribal coordination efforts. The project requires a vendor with experience in National Environmental Policy Act Assignment work to guide the agency through this development process. The scope of work requires the submission of a Letter of Interest that includes a cover letter, a three-to-five-page project understanding summary, and details on team qualifications. Bidders must also provide a three-to-five-page summary of relevant experience and demonstrate their availability to meet a twelve-to-eighteen-month project timeline. The agency will evaluate submissions based on the firm's knowledge of the assignment, key staff qualifications, and previous experience in environmental program development. Eligibility is restricted to onshore vendors located within the United States, and the selected vendor will perform the work offsite. The contract period will span one year, though the project timeline is estimated at twelve to eighteen months. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 7, 2026.