Description
The County of Missoula is seeking a facilitator to design, lead, and deliver a comprehensive strategic planning effort for the COMPASS Phase 1 pilot, focusing on adult behavioral‑health systems. The facilitator will create governance frameworks, conduct system analyses, develop outcome measures, and produce a public‑facing report and readiness package for Phase 2. Funding totals $75,000, split between a grant and administrative support, with payments made monthly/quarterly and a pre‑payment window for services rendered July 2026‑Jan 2027. Eligibility requires at least five years of strategic‑planning experience, three years in behavioral‑health or related systems, and local (Missoula) multi‑system familiarity. The contract runs for one year with optional two‑year renewals.
• Design and deliver a full suite of strategic planning deliverables (charter, work plans, ecosystem maps, KPI dashboards, decision packages, public report).
• Provide expertise in behavioral‑health, justice, housing, and data‑management, incorporating AI‑assisted research while complying with Montana open‑records laws.
• Meet mandatory timelines: questions due 19 Feb 2026, proposal due 24 Feb 2026, work commencing 1 Mar 2026, final report due 31 Jan 2027.
• Must submit a 10 % bid bond, carry required insurance, and sign confidentiality affidavits for any trade‑secret material.