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

The County seeks update to the Morgan County General Plan that takes into account the considerable changes to the economy, the nature of business, the demands for housing, new State laws, and the desires of the community and provided a solid vision for the future of the community over the next 10 years that can be used by elected and appointed officials to guide decisions. The scope of work includes a full public participation plan, a rewrite of all current plan elements, a completion of additional elements and a light review of current land use codes that may need to be updated to mesh with the new vision in the General Plan. Plan elements to be included are: o Base Statistics o Maps, Tables, Diagrams o Land Use o Transportation and Traffic Circulation o Open Space, Parks, and Trails o Housing o Cultural Resources o Economic Opportunities o Natural Resources o Growth Areas o Public Facilities -Water, Sewer, Education, Police, Fire o Goals, Objectives, Policies o Implementation Strategy. The work to complete all required elements will be undertaken in collaboration with Morgan County professional staff, Planning Commission and County Commission. This proposal needs to develop current economic, demographic, and trade area trend information, and assess future land use needs. Based on this information the Consultant will objectively develop and create a future land use map, implement policy recommendations, criteria for the development of subsequent neighbourhood plans, and propose land use management techniques to encourage development within the planned infill and expansion areas. NOTICE IS HEREBY given that Morgan County is seeking proposals from consultants qualified to provide professional services for preparation of an update to its General Plan. Morgan County, with an unincorporated population of 13,163, is located in the Watch Back through the Weber Canyon. Morgan County, Utah, was originally settled in 1859 and was part of Weber County. In 1862, it officially became its own county and was named after Jedediah Morgan Grant. The county is located in a high valley of the Watch Mountains and is divided by the Weber River. It has a history of attracting fur trappers, prehistoric Plains Indians, and historic Shoshone and Ute Indians The County last prepared a comprehensive update to its General Plan in 2010 and revised in 2014. Submittals shall consist of 3 hard copies and one electronic copy (pdf) of the consultant's proposal for services. Proposals or unsolicited amendments to proposals arriving after the proposal submission deadline will not be considered. Proposals shall explain how the consultant plans to meet the scope of work requirements. Proposals shall be binding for 90 days following the deadline date and time. An evaluation team will evaluate the submitted proposals. The County reserves the right to; 1. Reject any or all proposals or make no award; 2. Require modifications to initial proposals; 3. Negotiate; or 4. Make partial or multiple awards. Questions relating to the scope of services and project management may be directed to Josh Cook, Morgan County Planning Director jcook@morgancountyutah.gov. All requests for information or clarification and the related answers/information will be posted to the County's website. Morgancountyutah.gov. Applicants are responsible for regularly checking for clarifications during the RFP process. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The County reserves the right to excuse technical defects in a proposal when, in its sole discretion, such an excuse is beneficial to the County. The County reserves the right to cancel this RFP. If the County cancels this RFP, all contractors who submitted proposals will be notified using email. This project is subject to the availability of funds.