Lower Platte North NRD - Skull Creek Watershed Plan - Environmental Assessment RFP - 2026
Lower Platte North NRDSpecial District · Wahoo, NE- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ryan Chapman
- (402) 443-4675
The 30-second brief
Professional planning, engineering, environmental, economic, and public involvement services to prepare a Watershed Plan – Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) for the Skull Creek Watershed under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program, Public Law 83-566. The 108,789-acre planning area in Butler and Saunders Counties, Nebraska, addresses flooding, sedimentation, stream and drainage-channel erosion, agricultural irrigation water supply, and watershed protection. The scope encompasses seven planning tasks from problem identification and resource inventory to alternative formulation and evaluation, leading to a recommended plan and Plan-EA document. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central Time, with an anticipated 36-month planning period.
Relevant WFPO / Watershed Planning Experience 25, Project Understanding and Technical Approach 25, Project Team Qualifications and Availability 20, NEPA / Environmental Compliance Experience 10, Public Involvement and Stakeholder Coordination Experience 10, References and Past Performance 5, Proposed Fee 5
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Summary
Professional planning, engineering, environmental, economic, and public involvement services to prepare a Watershed Plan – Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) for the Skull Creek Watershed under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program, Public Law 83-566.
The 108,789-acre planning area in Butler and Saunders Counties, Nebraska, addresses flooding, sedimentation, stream and drainage-channel erosion, agricultural irrigation water supply, and watershed protection. The scope encompasses seven planning tasks from problem identification and resource inventory to alternative formulation and evaluation, leading to a recommended plan and Plan-EA document. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central Time, with an anticipated 36-month planning period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Relevant WFPO / Watershed Planning Experience 25
- Project Understanding and Technical Approach 25
- Project Team Qualifications and Availability 20
- NEPA / Environmental Compliance Experience 10
- Public Involvement and Stakeholder Coordination Experience 10
- References and Past Performance 5
- Proposed Fee 5
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Statement of Qualifications
- Project Proposal
- Key-personnel resumes
- Project schedule
- Subconsultants and roles
- Material assumptions and exclusions
- Attachment A – Fee Proposal Form
- Current hourly billing-rate schedule
- Fee clarification/assumptions attachment
- Submit to
- [email protected] AND [email protected]
- Scope location
- Butler and Saunders Counties, Nebraska
- Projected sq ft
- 108,789 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lower Platte North NRD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] AND [email protected]. For questions, contact Ryan Chapman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lower Platte North NRD in NE, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ryan Chapman at (402) 443-4675. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant WFPO / Watershed Planning Experience 25, Project Understanding and Technical Approach 25, Project Team Qualifications and Availability 20, NEPA / Environmental Compliance Experience 10, Publi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Statement of Qualifications, Project Proposal, key-personnel resumes, project schedule, subconsultants and roles, material assumptions and exclusions, Attachment A – Fee Proposal Form, current hourly. Review the full document from Lower Platte North NRD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Butler and Saunders Counties, Nebraska. The total projected area is 108789 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.