Bear Paw Development Corporation of Northern Montana: RFP for Montana Hemp Fiber Processing Feasibility Study

Bear Paw Development Corporation of Northern Montana is soliciting proposals to conduct a feasibility study to examine the economic impact and viability of a 12,000 ton hemp fiber processing facility and markets for various stage products. The agreement and payment terms will be negotiated with the selected consultant. Stage one of the feasibility study will be the viability of the initial processing facility and must be completed by September 1,2020. Stage two of the study will focus on markets for further processed products and must be completed by March 1, 2021.

The potential products to be examined by this feasibility study will include, but not be limited to:

• Agricultural baling twine made from hemp fiber
• Stucco and concrete reinforcement made from hemp fiber
• Housing insulation made from hemp fiber
• Animal bedding made from hemp hurd
• Spill kits made from hemp hurd
• Cat litter made from hemp hurd
• Wood stove pellets made from hemp hurd
• Animal feed made from hemp (specifically relating to agricultural and aquacultural uses)
• Other uses for hemp using equipment used for previously mentioned items

Responses to this RFP should include:

1. The firm’s legal name, address and telephone number;

2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications;

3. The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project;

4. A description of the firm’s prior experience, including any similar projects, size of community, and location;

5. A description of the firms’ current work activities as well as the firm’s availability during the term

of the project;

6. List, including contact names, of the past five (5) relevant projects;

7. Budget and Timeline

Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors:

• Related experience on similar projects (25%)
• Consultant’s capacity to meet time and project requirements (20%)
• Present and projected workloads (20%)
• Qualifications of the professional personnel to be assigned to the project (15%)
• Overall quality of proposal (15%)
• Past experience working with Certified Regional Economic Development organizations (5%)

The award will be made to the most qualified respondent whose proposal is deemed superior by the planning committee and Bear Paw Development. Unsuccessful respondents will be notified as soon as possible. Questions and responses should be directed to Michael Peter at [email protected]. All responses must be received in one pdf file no later than July 10, 2020. Please state “Hemp Processing Study RFP” as the subject line of the email.

This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, Bear Paw Development reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory, or inappropriate.

MICHAEL PETER

FADC Director

http://agr.mt.gov/FADC
Bear Paw Development Corporation
P.O. Box 170 ~ Havre, MT 59501
phone: 406.265.9226 ext.32
cell: 406.697.2389

Bear Paw Development Corporation of Northern Montana is soliciting proposals to conduct a feasibility study to examine the economic impact and viability of a 12,000 ton hemp fiber processing facility and markets for various stage products. The agreement and payment terms will be negotiated with the selected consultant. Stage one of the feasibility study will be the viability of the initial processing facility and must be completed by September 1,2020. Stage two of the study will focus on markets for further processed products and must be completed by March 1, 2021.