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The City of Great Falls is Issuing a Request for Proposals (Rfp) From Qualified Consultants or Firms to Conduct a Comprehensive Feasibility and Strategic Use Study of Several City-owned Public Venues. These Include the Mansfield Convention Center, Mansfield Theater, City Commission Chambers, Zellerbach Building, and Other Public Meeting and Event Spaces. The Purpose of This Study is to Assess Current Usage, Physical Condition, Financial Performance, and Long-term Viability of These Facilities, and to Develop Strategic Recommendations That Enhance Their Value to the Community. As Part of the City's Broader Commitment to Fiscal Sustainability and Community Enrichment, This Project Seeks to Determine How These Spaces Can Be Better Utilized, Programmed, or Reimagined to Meet Evolving Community Needs and Market Demands. The Study Will Evaluate Operational Models Including City-operated, Public-private Partnerships (Ppps), and Full or Partial Privatization Options--to Identify the Most Effective and Financially Sustainable Path Forward. Consultants Will Be Asked to Review Existing Data, Assess the Condition and Capabilities of Each Venue, Gather Stakeholder Input, and Provide Data-driven Analysis on Facility Use, Management Structures, Revenue Potential, and Cost Recovery Strategies. The Final Deliverables Will Help Guide Future Investments, Improve Financial Outcomes, and Ensure Continued Public Benefit From These Key Civic Assets. All Information Must Be Legible. Each Proposal Must Be Signed in Ink by an Authorized Representative of the Respondent and All Required Information Must Be Provided. The Contents of the Proposal Submitted by the Successful Respondent of This Rfp Shall Become a Part of Any Contract Award as a Result of This Solicitation. Questions Related to the Rfp or Requests for Clarification May Be Directed to Bryan Lockerby, Only in Writing or by Email at Blockerby@greatfallsmt.net. The City Will Also Receive Written Requests for Clarification Concerning the Meaning or Interpretation of This Rfp, Until July 15, 2025. The City May Record Its Responses to Inquiries and Provide Any Supplemental Instructions in the Form of a Written Addenda. The City May Issue Written Addenda Before the Date Fixed for Receiving the Proposals. Respondents Wishing to Be Notified of Any Addenda Should Provide Its Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email, to Bryan Lockerby. Requests for information regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) should be directed to: Bryan Lockerby, Interim Deputy City Manager 2 Park Drive South Great Falls, MT 59401 blockerby@greatfallsmt.net/Late August 2025 (date TBD) Notice to Proceed August/Sept. 2025 Contract executed/ work begins All Proposals Submitted Shall Remain Valid and Be Binding Upon the Respondent if Accepted by the City Within Sixty (60) Calendar Days of the Proposal Submission Date. The City Reserves the Right, in Its Discretion, to Accept or Reject Any or All Proposals, and to Waive Any Technicalities or Irregularities in Any Proposal, and to Negotiate Any and All Terms of the Proposal. All Respondents Agree That Rejection Shall Create No Liability on the Part of the City Because of Such Rejection, and the Filing of Any Proposal in Response to This Request Constitutes Agreement of Respondent to These Conditions. Further, the Selection of a Consultant for This Project and Any Agreements for Services Resulting From This Rfp Isdependent Upon the Approval of the City Commission of Great Falls. It is the intention of the City to enter into a contract for a term as set forth in the Proposal, not to exceed one (1) year. The start date will be negotiated. The contract to be executed by the parties shall be in substantially the same form as the City's standard Professional Services Agreement. A copy of said Agreement is posted on the City website with the RFP posting. The Agreement shall incorporate by reference the Request for Proposal and respondent's successful proposal The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time