23 C.F.R. § 636.109 How does the NEPA review process relate to the design-build procurement process?
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In terms of the design-build procurement process: (a) The RFQ solicitation may be released prior to the conclusion of the NEPA review process as long as the RFQ solicitation informs proposers of the general status of the NEPA process. (b) The RFP must not be released prior to the conclusion of the NEPA process. The NEPA review process is concluded with either a Categorical Exclusion classification, an approved Finding of No Significant Impact, or an approved Record of Decision as defined in 23 CFR 771.113(a). (c) The RFP must address how environmental commitments and mitigation measures identified during the NEPA process will be implemented.
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PART 636—DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING
Subpart A—General
§ 636.109 How does the NEPA review process relate to the design-build procurement process?
