The City of Bozeman (Owner), is seeking proposals from firms to undertake professional services to update background documentation in support of updated cost of service impact fee schedules.

Bozeman, MT is a rapidly growing community of 55,000 and reached metropolitan status in the 2020 census. Formation of a metropolitan planning organization is pending and expected to begin in 2023. It is the county seat and central place for one of the fastest growing areas in the US. It has a multi-county trade service area; is the home of Montana State University, and a major gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

The City of Bozeman, MT has implemented water, sewer, fire/EMS, and transportation impact fees since 1996. The City reviews and updates the cost of service studies underlying each fee on a regular basis. This project is to conduct the update utilizing most recent facility planning and cost of construction information. The studies currently in place were updated and adopted in 2017-2018. Impact fees are an essential funding source to support the rapid growth being experienced.

The full RFP text is available at https://www.bozeman.net/departments/administration/city-clerk/bids-rfps-rfqs. We look forward to a productive and collaborative update process.

Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to: Mike Maas, City Clerk, (406) 582-2321, agenda@bozeman.net

Questions relating to scope of services should be directed to: Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager , csaunders@bozeman.net, 406-582-2267.