The City of Bozeman is seeking proposals from a qualified consultant with expertise in historic preservation to undertake the creation of a Local Landmark Program and revamp existing preservation policies. The purpose of this program is to develop a protocol for listing local historic resources and establish policies to enhance Bozeman's current historic preservation program.

The primary objectives of the work are:

• Rebrand the historic preservation program with a focus on "people-centered preservation" rather than just "place-centered preservation";

• Develop recommendations and provide guidance and tools for rebranding the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) and how it could evolve;
• Identify the discrepancies between the zoning districts and how it impacts the NCOD and the preservation program;
• Reframe and redefine historic preservation policy and the definition of integrity with a focus on inclusion and equity around cultural significance rather than just historic significance;
• Develop standards for a local preservation landmark program;
  Offer resources that can help incentivize preservation and adaptive reuse rather than demolition;
• Ensure regulations and policies are consistent with the Unified Development Code and other adopted planning documents.

Questions and/or inquiries must be emailed to Sarah Rosenberg, srosenberg@bozeman.net.

The due date for the submittal is Friday, January 6, 2023. Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to Mike Maas, City Clerk, (406) 582-2321, agenda@bozeman.net.

Please visit the RFP for full details and scope:

https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=269151&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN&cr=1