Cascade County RFP for Land Use Planning Regulations and Ordinances 2026
Cascade CountyCounty · Great Falls, MT- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Marisa Anderson
- (406) 454-6905
The 30-second brief
Cascade County, Montana is seeking proposals from qualified consultants and firms to provide professional services for updating land use planning regulations and ordinances for the Cascade County Planning & GIS Department. The successful professional will work in close collaboration with the Department to comply with legislative changes from 2013 to the present and prepare for new growth and development. Services include planning, subdivision review, zoning review, regulatory updates, public notice compliance, and presenting to local boards such as the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Board of County Commissioners. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Cascade County Planning & GIS Department at 121 4th St. N., Ste. 2H/I, Great Falls, MT 59401 by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. No pre-proposal conference will be held.
The County will take into account the required criteria pursuant to Section 18-8-204, MCA, including: Qualifications of the entity and professional personnel to be assigned; Capability to meet time and project budget requirements; Location of professional personnel and ability to be in Great Falls, Montana to meet with the Department, County staff and other project professional(s) and to attend and present in person to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Board of County Commissioners meetings and hearings; Present and projected workload needs of the Department and the capacity of the entity and personnel to meet those needs; Related prior experience and knowledge with planning, subdivision review, zoning review, regulatory updates, complying with public notice requirements, and presenting to local boards; and Recent and current work for Cascade County, or other similar local government work.
Qualifications of the entity and professional personnel, Capability to meet time and project budget requirements, Location of professional personnel, Present and projected workload needs, Related prior experience and knowledge, Recent and current work for Cascade County or similar local government work
Hear what Cascade County plans next before it's posted.
Get alerts freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
Cascade County, Montana is seeking proposals from qualified consultants and firms to provide professional services for updating land use planning regulations and ordinances for the Cascade County Planning & GIS Department.
The successful professional will work in close collaboration with the Department to comply with legislative changes from 2013 to the present and prepare for new growth and development. Services include planning, subdivision review, zoning review, regulatory updates, public notice compliance, and presenting to local boards such as the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Board of County Commissioners. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Cascade County Planning & GIS Department at 121 4th St. N., Ste. 2H/I, Great Falls, MT 59401 by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. No pre-proposal conference will be held.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualifications of the entity and professional personnel, Capability to meet time and project budget requirements, Location of professional personnel, Present and projected workload needs, Related prior experience and knowledge, Recent and current work for Cascade County or similar local government work
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
The County will take into account the required criteria pursuant to Section 18-8-204, MCA, including: Qualifications of the entity and professional personnel to be assigned; Capability to meet time and project budget requirements; Location of professional personnel and ability to be in Great Falls, Montana to meet with the Department, County staff and other project professional(s) and to attend and present in person to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Board of County Commissioners meetings and hearings; Present and projected workload needs of the Department and the capacity of the entity and personnel to meet those needs; Related prior experience and knowledge with planning, subdivision review, zoning review, regulatory updates, complying with public notice requirements, and presenting to local boards; and Recent and current work for Cascade County, or other similar local government work.
- Submit to
- Cascade County Planning & GIS Department, 121 4th St. N., Ste. 2H/I, Great Falls, MT 59401
- Scope location
- Great Falls, MT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cascade County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Cascade County Planning & GIS Department, 121 4th St. N., Ste. 2H/I, Great Falls, MT 59401. For questions, contact Marisa Anderson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cascade County in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Marisa Anderson at (406) 454-6905. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: The County will take into account the required criteria pursuant to Section 18-8-204, MCA, including: Qualifications of the entity and professional personnel to be assigned; Capability to meet time and project budget requirements; Location of professional personnel and ability to be in Great Falls,. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 4 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications of the entity and professional personnel, Capability to meet time and project budget requirements, Location of professional personnel, Present and projected workload needs, Related prio..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cascade County?
All active and historical solicitations from Cascade County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Cascade County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Cascade County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Great Falls, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.