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COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT FOR SEMN TMO. Notice is hereby given that the City of Chatfield, Minnesota (City) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit responses from qualified consulting firms interested in developing a comprehensive assessment and financial plan for a Southeast Minnesota Transportation Management Organization (TMO).  The Request for Proposal is available on the City’s website, www.ci.chatfield.mn.us. Any inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Joel Young, Project Manager by email at joel.young@cedausa.com or by phone at (507) 951-4346. Responders are requested to submit both physical and digital copies of proposals by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Digital copies shall be provided via PDF or file-sharing service to bcarlson@ci.chatfield.mn.us. Physical copies shall be sent to the following address: 21 SE Second Street, Chatfield, MN 55923.

DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN. Mower County and the City of Austin are soliciting proposals for the development of two separate documents with items unique to each, but also addressing areas of joint cooperation and impact. The city’s document will also include a Downtown Master Plan as a component of the overall Comprehensive Plan. Proposals shall be inclusive and submitted to Holly Wallace, Planning and Zoning Administrator hollyw@ci.austin.mn.us any questions should also be directed to the same. The RFP may be accessed at the following link: AustinandMowerCountyCompPlanRFP.pdf. Interested firms should submit their proposals by 5 p.m. on March 15, 2024.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR CITY MANAGER SEARCH. The City of Golden valley is seeking a qualified executive search firm to run the City Manager recruitment process. The proposal deadline is March 15. For more information, visit the city’s website

FINANCIAL ADVISING. The City of Elk River, Elk River Economic Development Authority (EDA), and Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) invite proposals for the purpose of selecting a firm to serve as independent financial advisor. The City, EDA, and ERMU expect to select a financial advisor to serve commencing on June 1, 2024. The independent financial advisor will be expected to perform services as required by the City, EDA, and ERMU in a professional and timely manner. Proposals shall be sent to the Elk River Business Services Department no later than noon on Friday, April 19, 2024. Address submittals to: City of Elk River; Attn: Joe Stremcha Re: Financial Advisor RFP; 13065 Orono Parkway; Elk River, Minnesota 55330. A full copy of the RFP can be found on the city website: ElkRiverMN.gov/FinancialAdvisorRFP.

GOLF CLUBHOUSE AND EVENT CENTER MANAGEMENT.  The City of Little Falls, Minnesota, will be receiving sealed proposals to provide Clubhouse and Event Center Management services as a part of the Little Falls Country Club. Proposals will be received by the City Administrator’s Office, 100 Northeast Seventh Avenue, P O Box 244, Little Falls, MN, 56345-0244, until 12:00 noon central time on March 26, 2024.  Proposals received after will be returned unopened. RFP’s are open for inspection and may be obtained at City Hall or on the City’s website at:  www.cityoflittlefalls.com. The City of Little Falls reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to readvertise.  The award, if made, will be made to the most responsive Proposer whose proposal is determined by the City, in its sole discretion, to be the most advantageous to the City. Questions are to be directed to Jon Radermacher at jonr@cityoflittlefalls.com.

JOB CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES. The City of Frazee is requesting proposals for a Job Classification and Compensation Study from experienced firms. Frazee’s objective for the conduct of this study is to review and update the existing job evaluation and classification system to ensure reasonable compensation relationships between the various job classifications, both internally and externally. The end report must conform to the standards for compliance with pay equity, Fair Labor Standards Act as well as all pertinent laws. Proposals are due by April 30, 2024 at 4 p.m. Please contact Stephanie Poegel (cityadmin@frazeecity.com or (218) 334-4991) with any questions. The full proposal and submittal instructions can be found at https://frazeecity.com/process.php?option=com_news&task=detail&id=91

LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES. The City of Sandstone is requesting proposals for landscape design services to assist the City in developing a vision for the future of twelve platted lots located on Basswood Court, intended for owner-occupied dwelling units.  The City has purchased the Basswood Court property.  A feasibility study has been conducted regarding bringing sewer, water, stormsewer and road improvements to the property.  Proposals must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024.  The full RFP package is available on the City’s website: www.sandstone.govoffice.com; via e-mail request to Kathy George, City Administrator: administrator@sandstonemn.com; or in person at the Sandstone City Hall, 119 – 4th Street, Sandstone, MN. 

LEGAL SERVICES. The Washington County Community Development Agency (the Agency) is inviting interested law firms with experience representing housing and redevelopment authorities and economic development authorities to submit written proposals to provide legal services for the Agency. The Agency is seeking proposals for general counsel as well as firms practicing in the areas of public finance, real estate, government relations, and appellate law. Contracts for service may start as early as May 2024. The Agency anticipates the original contract will be three (3) years in length with an option to extend an additional two (2) years. The firm or firms will be selected by the Agency’s Board of Commissioners and will work closely with the staff of the Agency. See the full RFP online. Questions about this RFP may be made to Melissa Taphorn, Executive Director at MelissaT@washingtoncountycda.org or (651) 202-2821 by 4 p.m. March 15. 

LEGAL SERVICES. The City of Arden Hills is requesting proposals for legal services from firms experienced in municipal law and representation of municipal clients as City Attorney. This request is for Civil services only. Proposals are due by March 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. Please contact Dave Perrault (dperrault@cityofardenhills.org or (651) 792-7824) with any questions. The full proposal and submittal instructions can be found here: https://cityofardenhills.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1213

MANAGED IT SERVICES. The City of Pine City invites proposals from qualified companies to provide managed information technology (IT) services. The qualified company will enable the city to significantly improve IT effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize its support costs and maximize return on investment in IT. The city will consider a three-year contract term with two optional one-year extensions if agreed by both the city and selected company. The complete REP is available on the City’s website www.pinecitymn.gov Proposals are due no later than March 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Questions can be directed to Marcy Peterson, Interim City Administrator at mpeterson@pinecitymn.gov 

PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES. The City of North St. Paul is soliciting proposals from experienced professional park planning and design consultants to develop a park design and project plan for three community parks—McKnight Fields, presently a 21.5-acre athletic complex, a new 2-acre passive park, and a new 0.34-acre pocket park. A complete copy of this RFP is available at: https://www.northstpaul.org/DocumentCenter/View/5889/RFP-Park-Planning–Design-Services. Responses due March 15.

STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES. The City of Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) invites proposals from established consulting firms for the creation of a Strategic Plan. Consulting firms with a successful track record of creating strategic plans that include dealing with the complexities of multiple public and private stakeholders and expertise in the tourism industry are preferred. Proposals shall be inclusive and submitted to Gretchen Larson, Economic Development Director glarson@cottagegrovemn.gov and questions should also be directed to the same. The RFP may be accessed at the following link:  Request for Proposal | Cottage Grove, MN (cottagegrovemn.gov). Interested firms should submit their proposals by 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2024.

ZONING CODE UPDATE. The city of Hastings seeks professional services to update the city’s Zoning Code (Section 155 of the Hastings City Code). With direction from City Staff, the selected consultant will craft a new zoning code for adoption. A full copy of the RFP can be found at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11758 . For additional information, contact John Hinzman, Community Development Director, at jhinzman@hastngsmn.gov or (651) 480-2378. Interested firms must submit their proposals by 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2024.