In general, the role of the selected consultant team will be to complete tasks necessary to develop an update to the Sauk County Comprehensive Plan and meet the requirements of Wisconsin Statutes 66.1001. The selected consultant will lead and coordinate with the Land Resources and Environment Department to implement this planning process. The ideal firm should have a strong visioning process to identity key issues and goals for the County, as well as a thorough analysis of existing conditions and trends upon which sound community development policies and new initiatives can be based. The result is a plan that not only meets statutory requirements but also addresses the specific and unique needs of Sauk County. The plan must also provide clear implementation strategies and action items on which to achieve identified goals and objectives. A description of the scope of work and deliverables is included in this section of the solicitation. There may be additional tasks that will be identified as part of the contract negotiations as being necessary for the creation and implementation of a successful plan. Components may also be added or removed as the planning process unfolds based upon feedback from staff, the community, boards, commissions, and elected officials. All aspects of the scope of services outlined below and included herein are expected to be completed within the agreed upon project deadlines.
