Description
Cascade County, Montana is seeking a qualified planning consultancy to update its land‑use regulations and ordinances (growth policy, floodplain, subdivision, zoning, building‑for‑lease, and community‑decay ordinances) to reflect legislative changes since 2013 and support future growth. The consultant will work closely with the Planning & GIS Department, conduct research, draft revisions, manage public outreach, attend multiple public hearings and board meetings, and deliver final editable documents. Proposals (five hard copies) are due by 5 PM MST on 9 Oct 2026; questions must be submitted by 5 PM MST on 2 Oct 2026. Selected firm will negotiate a fee (budget not pre‑set) and must provide bi‑weekly progress reports, maintain required insurance, and retain all work product for the County.
• Update six core regulatory documents (growth policy, floodplain, subdivision, zoning, building‑for‑lease, community‑decay).
• Conduct public engagement, notice, and hearings for each update.
• Deliver draft and final digital copies in Word/PDF at least 10 working days before hearings.
• Provide bi‑weekly status reports and final hard‑copy deliverables.
• Interview process on 16 Oct 2026; contract execution by 27 Oct 2026.