2026 Communication Site Fee Study

The Idaho Department of Lands is seeking a qualified consultant to produce a comprehensive market study that updates the state’s communication‑site fee schedule. The study must analyze rental rates, lease provisions, and market trends for a variety of FCC‑defined communication uses, broken out by region, and provide actionable recommendations for fee‑setting, lease terms, and revenue‑enhancing strategies. The contractor will deliver a draft report for review and a final, accepted report, each tied to a 50 % payment milestone, and must complete the work within 120 working days after award. • Analyze rental‑rate averages for nine FCC communication‑use categories across five Idaho regions and provide city‑level data where feasible. • Review existing lease provisions (base, multiple‑use, sub‑leasing, insurance, bonding, etc.) and recommend updates such as escalators, mark‑to‑market adjustments, and co‑location rights. • Conduct a market‑trend and competitive analysis—including potential expansion of IDL sites, competitor locations, and impacts of carrier sale‑lease‑back agreements—and deliver actionable recommendations for the updated fee schedule. • Provide both a draft report (subject to review) and a final report (full deliverable) in electronic PDF format, with optional hard‑copy mailing. • Maintain confidentiality of all study data and adhere to Idaho Department of Lands’ standard terms and conditions, including warranty, risk‑of‑loss, and record‑retention requirements.