Zoning code update services

The City of Livingston, Montana has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 20047 for Zoning Code Update Services, seeking a consultant to comprehensively update its zoning ordinance in alignment with the 2021 Growth Policy. The project aims to develop regulatory frameworks that support future land use patterns, development decisions, and housing needs for a projected population growth from 8,790 to over 10,000 by 2030. Key deliverables include a comprehensive review of the existing code, preparation of a detailed project plan, development of recommended code updates, and multiple presentations to city committees and commissions. The procurement requires extensive public engagement and coordination with city staff and a steering committee throughout the eleven-month process. Proposers will be evaluated on four primary criteria: qualifications (30%), staffing and project organization (30%), work plan (30%), and approach to public engagement (10%). Critical dates include a question submission deadline of March 22, 2024, and a proposal due date of April 19, 2024, with the final updated zoning code anticipated for adoption in April 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The city seeks a consultant with demonstrated expertise in development regulations and land use policy specific to Montana, with an expectation of innovative approaches to implementing the Growth Policy's goals. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project will involve close collaboration with key local partners including the Park County Environmental Coalition and Park County Housing Authority. The procurement will utilize a firm-fixed price contract structure, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documentation. The selected consultant will need to demonstrate capabilities in form-based code elements, historic preservation considerations, and a nuanced understanding of balancing new development with traditional neighborhood design, particularly in the context of Livingston's Downtown Historic District.