Specifications include, but are not limited to: Research, coordination, and preparation of environmental documents in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and with the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), and in following the US DOT FHWA Technical Advisory and the MDT Environmental Manual. The consultant may also prepare application packages for various environmental permits such as Clean Water Act and Tribal water quality permits. May also include preparation of preliminary designs for submittal to regulatory agencies for early comment, presentation of project and/or permit proposals to regulatory agencies, and negotiation of permit conditions with regulatory agencies. The consultant may be requested to assist the Department in the project’s public involvement process. The consultant may also be requested to assist the Department in coordinating with a variety of Federal, State, Local, or Tribal agencies.
