Downtown Plan RFP_ADDENDUM.pdf
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- Downtown Master Plan RFP
- Solicitation number
- 20015
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- Missoula County, Montana
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This document is an Addendum to the Downtown Master Plan Request for Proposal (RFP 20015) issued by the City of Livingston, Montana on April 28, 2023. The RFP solicits proposals for developing the city's first comprehensive downtown area plan, with proposals due by 2:00 pm on May 11, 2023. The project scope includes creating a downtown master plan that will provide a guiding vision for promoting high-quality development and economic vitality while preserving the city's historic character. Key requirements include submitting electronic proposals not exceeding 25 pages, providing three work samples of adopted downtown plans, and potentially conducting a combined Housing and Parking Study as part of the project.
The project has a budget of $85,000, funded through the Montana Main Street Program Grant and a Local Organization Grant. The Urban Renewal Agency (URA), established in 2004 and bonded through 2034, will be involved in the planning process. The City anticipates the Planning Director will manage the consultant, the Planning Board will review draft plans, and the City Commission will be responsible for final plan adoption. While a Historic Preservation Specialist is not required, the Downtown Master Planning Area encompasses the City's Downtown Historic District. The city does not currently have a downtown parking inventory and may consider developing a separate Wayfinding Plan after the Downtown Master Plan is adopted.
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City Manager Chairperson Grant Gager Melissa Nootz
220 E Park Street Vice Chair
(406) 823-6000 phone Karrie Kahle
Commissioners citymanager@livingtonmontana.org Mel Friedman www.livingstonmontana.org Quentin Schwarz Torrey Lyons
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Date: April 28, 2023 RE: Downtown Master Plan RFP 20015 - ADDENDUM
Please see responses below to questions submitted for RFP 20015:
• Downtown Plan Budget - $85,000
• Downtown Plan Funding Sources – Montana Main Street Program Grant, Local
Organization Grant
• Urban Renewal Agency (URA) District Founding and Sunset Dates – The Livingston URA was first established in 2004 and is currently bonded through 2034.
• Previous Downtown Plans - This Downtown Master Plan will be the first comprehensive downtown area plan of its kind for Livingston. The City last undertook a planning effort focused on the downtown area more than two decades ago that is not considered relevant to, and should not be used to inform, current planning efforts.
• Proposal Submission Format (Identification of Proposals) - Proposals should be typed using a standard 12-point font, double-spaced on 8 ½” x 11” page size. Charts and schedules may be included in 11”x17” format. Proposals should not include any unnecessarily elaborate or promotional materials. Proposals should not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding appendices. Hardcopy submittals will not be accepted; submittals in electronic format ONLY are required.
• Proposal Content - Work Samples - Provide three (3) examples of downtown plans or similar focused area plans recently completed by the lead firm that were adopted by the relevant local government entity/ entities. Examples of adopted plans may be listed as webpage links as an appendix or plans may be compiled as an appendix.
• Roles of City Staff, Advisory Boards and the City Commission in the Downtown Master
Planning Process- The Planning Director will be responsible for managing the consultant and overseeing the planning process for the City. Staff anticipates the Planning Board will be involved in draft review of the Plan later in the process. The City Commission is responsible for final plan adoption. Other advisory roles will be determined by City Staff once a consultant is selected.
• Wayfinding Plan Budget- The City does not have an anticipated budget specifically allocated for a Wayfinding Plan. The City may consider development of a Wayfinding Plan after the Downtown Master Plan is adopted, to be included as a supporting appendix to the adopted Downtown Master Plan, as part of the final deliverable for this project.
• Additional Scope of Work – Housing and Parking Study (Item 7) – Dependent on funding, a combined Housing and Parking Study is requested that identifies vacant/ underutilized housing units in the project area, particularly abandoned upper floor units above ground floor commercial spaces. Parking must be evaluated for existing needs and availability as well as for future needs based on the results of the housing study to ensure there will be adequate parking for additional future residential units and commercial uses in the project area. This combined Housing and Parking Study is intended to be a more detailed analysis of current downtown conditions than previous parking and space utilization studies completed for the project area.
• Evaluation Criteria – Qualifications of the Firm and Personnel – Historic Preservation
Specialist – Although the Downtown Master Planning Area encompasses the boundaries of the City’s Downtown Historic District, the selected consultant team is not required to include a Historic Preservation Specialist. Members of the City’s Historic Preservation Commission could provide historic preservation support if needed.
• Parking Study Resources – The city does not have a current downtown parking inventory available for on or off-street parking.
NOTE: THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS IS UNCHANGED. Proposals must be received at Livingston City Hall (located at 220 E. Park Street, Livingston, MT 59047) at or before 2:00 pm May 11, 2023.
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