Specifications include, but are not limited to: Missoula County Public Schools serves students in the Missoula and Seeley Lake, MT, communities. The District consists of 17 schools – nine elementary (K-5), three middle schools (6-8) and four high schools (9-12), an alternative high school program, adult education division, preschool program and vocational agricultural complex. These buildings are not the focus of this RFP. The District also operates and maintains several parcels of vacant land and several buildings rented to other organizations. These properties are outlined on Exhibit E, and are the primary focus of the planning effort contemplated by this RFP. The District completed a strategic plan that now provides the vision for the District in the next 0-15 years. The strategic plan is focused on a Core Purpose to engage all students in a high quality education that empowers, inspires and prepares each student from cradle to career. MCPS plans to lead the way in innovative educational approaches to student and family engagement. With a strong focus on increasing early kindergarten services and career and technical opportunities for our students and families, our district hopes to ensure our facilities are future ready. The District seeks to establish a comprehensive plan that identifies recommendations for potential construction, expansion, renovation, sale/trade/purchase and/or other options for vacant buildings and properties in support of district priorities and the district’s educational vision. The District will establish a planning committee to oversee the development of the Comprehensive Plan for vacant buildings and properties. The RFP is intended to provide a framework for proposals which identify key stakeholders, issues and tasks. Respondents may propose alternative approaches which achieve similar goals by clearly identifying any changes from the scope of services in the RFP and the rationale for the proposed alternative approach, including time or cost savings.
