This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ronan, Montana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Prepare a detailed scope of work for two separate planning documents, 1) Downtown Master Plan and 2) Economic Development Strategic Plan and incorporate a public engagement plan. Clearly identify the role and responsibilities of the City and/or Ronan Revitalization throughout the process. In partnership with the City of Ronan and Ronan Revitalization (a subcommittee of the Ronan Chamber of Commerce), Mission West Community Development Partners is seeking proposals from firms qualified to provide Economic Development and Planning services to the City of Ronan, Montana. The project will result in 1) a Downtown Master Plan; and 2) a 5-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. For the complete Request for Proposal and project description, please visit website. With funding support from USDA Rural Development and the Montana Main Street program, the City of Ronan and Ronan Revitalization are soliciting a Request for Proposals for Professional Services to Conduct and Prepare 1) a Downtown Master Plan; and 2) an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Ronan, Montana. Ronan is a rural, incorporated community with an approximate population of 2,200 residents. Centrally located on the Flathead Indian Reservation and nestled at the base of the scenic Mission Mountains, Ronan is a uniquely diverse town with strong community partnerships. Situated directly on the busy highway 93 corridor, Ronan is roughly an hour drive from both Missoula and Kalispell and less than two hours from Glacier National Park. Ronan welcomes tourism and offers events throughout the year to improve the quality of life for residents, while also attracting out-of-area visitors. Like many rural communities, Ronan faces challenges related to workforce, housing, and infrastructure. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic further emphasized these challenges. The Mission Valley has seen a significant increase in growth since the start of the pandemic and Ronan continues to experience population growth at a rapid rate. Through this RFP, the City of Ronan is requesting the assistance of a qualified firm to conduct a robust community engagement process and develop actionable plans that support the City of Ronan and Community Stakeholders in identifying community projects and priorities. The Downtown Master Plan and the 5-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan will guide local decision makers and help ensure that the community can grow while maintaining its unique attributes, which are attractive to both residents and visitors. Consultants are encouraged to be creative and propose a scope of work they believe best serves the City of Ronan. However, the following elements must be included: Community Engagement and Baseline Community Profile o Public Engagement and Outreach: The consultant should propose specific types of engagement that will result in broad-ranging participation throughout the process. We expect this may include a combination of workshops, meetings, focus groups, social media, community events, surveys and online tools. Non-traditional approaches are encouraged. The plan should include unique branding which can be marketed throughout the planning process and beyond. o Existing Conditions Analysis: Gather and analyze necessary baseline data including, but not limited to demographics, existing land use and zoning, current housing stock, infrastructure and market data. Review existing relevant planning documents. Downtown Master Plan o Vision and Goals: Establish a broad community vision as well as identify those topics areas prioritized by the community based on public input. Each topic area should be supported by a goal, objectives and/or policy statements that serve to organize the recommendations detailed in the plan. o Land Use Plan: Create a detailed and specific future land use plan to serve as basis for future rezoning actions and Zoning Code updates. The plan should consider the existing conditions data that impact land use. Please see the "Considerations" section for more information. o Implementation Strategy: Identify and prioritize specific action items necessary to achieve the plan's vision and goals. Identify potential resources and funding mechanisms to reach goals. Create accountability by putting forth a detailed strategy including roles, responsibilities, and milestones. o Adoption: The Downtown Master Plan will require adoption by the City of Ronan and the Ronan Revitalization. 1) Downtown Master Plan not to exceed $50,000 2) Economic Development Strategic Plan not to exceed $40,000 Total project cost- $90,000.