Description
The County of Missoula seeks a qualified consultant to perform a comprehensive fire‑needs assessment for the “Wye” development area that spans portions of the Missoula Rural Fire District and Frenchtown Rural Fire District. The contractor will review existing fire‑protection capacity, model projected growth, forecast infrastructure and staffing needs, develop a phased implementation schedule, and propose funding strategies (including TIF and grant options). The project budget is $150,000 and the contract must be completed by December 31, 2027. Evaluation will focus on technical experience, familiarity with TEDD/TIF financing, and cost competitiveness.
• Review current fire‑service assets and identify constraints.
• Model residential, commercial, and industrial growth impacts over 20‑50‑year horizons.
• Produce phased infrastructure, apparatus, and staffing recommendations with funding plans.
• Deliver a final report and a process for periodic reevaluation.