Organizational and Staffing Plan Development

The contract seeks to evaluate the current permitting workload of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the context of transitioning a Section 404 program to state administration, with the goal of designing an optimal organizational framework for the state-run program. This includes analyzing existing processes, identifying bottlenecks and resource demands, and recommending specific staffing levels measured in full-time equivalents, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and coherent reporting structures that ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and scalability. The assessment must be grounded in practical insights from the current federal permitting environment to inform a sustainable state-level model. The contractor will be expected to produce a comprehensive plan that translates federal operational experience into a viable state structure, taking into account differences in governance, funding, and jurisdictional authority. The work must address how to maintain environmental protection standards while improving application processing times and stakeholder responsiveness. The contract is listed as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline of August 25, 2026, and is being managed by the state of Utah, though no further details on location or point of contact are provided. The successful bidder will deliver a actionable roadmap for staffing and organization, enabling the state to assume full responsibility for Section 404 permitting with minimal disruption and maximal effectiveness.