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Delta County is soliciting statements of qualifications from planning consultants who have a demonstrated experience with the development of county Master Plans. The information contained in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is provided to give prospective responders background information to allow for the completion of a statement for the revision and adoption of a Delta County 2025 Master Plan. It is anticipated that the preliminary work will begin in the second quarter of 2025 and that the finished product will be ready for final adoption by May 2026. Scope of Services: The consultant will work with the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, the County Administrator and the Delta County Board of Commissioners in completion of the assignment. The consultant will coordinate with the County staff and County attorney to ensure compliance with all State and/or Federal laws related to the development of the Delta County Master Plan, including, but not limited to the requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq.). 1. Data Analysis: Review land use, current zoning, economic, social, and demographic conditions of Delta County. Review the Master Plans from all local units of government within Delta County and adjacent to Delta County. Review other Delta County plans and ordinances such as Housing, Childcare, Recreation, Solid Waste Management and Hazard Mitigation. The analysis must take into account the forces and trends in the County and the surrounding region. 2. Attendance at Meetings: The consultant shall expect to attend the following meetings and base their fees accordingly. The County reserves the right to reduce the number of meetings required of the consultant when sub-consultants such as Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Planning Commission (CUPPAD) are present instead. One (1) meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss process and finalize a schedule to meet the requirements of this RFQ Up to six (6) work sessions/monthly meetings with the Planning Commission to discuss any changes to each section. The consultant will be expected to present any changes for the previous meeting at the next meeting for approval A minimum of ten (10) public/local unit of government information gathering session throughout the County One (1) public hearing for the final draft at the County Planning Commission level One (1) public hearing for the final draft at the County Board of Commissioners level 3. Plan Preparation: The consultant will prepare an initial draft of proposed revisions to the 2019 Master Plan with new information, maps, charts, exhibits and graphics to make the plan document a vital and compelling statement of public policy. The consultant, by working with the various local units of government within the County, will refine and recommend adjustments to the draft plan to balance the perspectives of the many varied interests of the in the County. 4. Goal Statements: The consultant will assist in the formation of meaningful County goals to serve as a guide in implementing the Delta County Master Plan. The goals should be realistic, be implementable and be reflective of the views of Delta County residents and Planning Commission. 5. Annual Updates: The plan shall include a method of recording the implementation of the goals for the purpose of tracking annual activity for inclusion in Master Plan updates. 6. Finalization and Adoption: A draft of the revised Delta County 2019 Master Plan will be presented to the Planning Commission for initial recommendation for adoption by the Delta County Board of Commissioners. The consultant will participate in the required public hearings and complete any final changes. Upon completion and adoption of the Delta County Master Plan, the consultant shall provide the County with the following: One (1) un-bound original copy of the Master Plan Ten (10) bound copies of the Master Plan One (1) complete copy of the plan including colored copies of all maps, graphics, tables and charts in an electronic format that allows the plan to be easily viewed from online. 2 display-size colored copies of the new future land use and zoning plan maps The electronic files of all text, maps and graphics incorporated in the final plan This outline is not considered all-inclusive and the consultant shall include in the statement any tasks and services deemed necessary to satisfactorily complete the project. May 20, 2025 -Delta County Commissioners to receive recommendations from Planning Commission on selection of Planning Consultant Selection of a consultant will be made at the complete discretion of Delta County. The County reserves the right to reject any or all statements, to waive any irregularities or information in any RFQ, and to accept or reject any items or combination of items and to accept the statement, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.