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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I C)l day of j�)e(,r4A-Aae.C, 2018, by
and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing municipal corporation
organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street,
Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter
referred to as "City," and, the MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY,
Helena, Montana, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor."
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the date of its execution and
will terminate on the 31st day of May,2019.
3. Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A. For conflicts
between this Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the
Agreement governs.
4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of Services
attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves
additional costs above the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request
by the City, and will become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of
Services. The City must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
5. Contractor's Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
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Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect cost,progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform said services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party,whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City's
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers' compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA, and the Occupational Disease Act of Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71,
MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers' compensation coverage for all members and employees of
Contractor's business, except for those members who are exempted by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers' compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers'
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers'
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
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connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes.
7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney's fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor's agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses,including reasonable defense attorney fees,to the extent caused by the negligence or willful
misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor's agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate,abridge,or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the indemnitee(s)
which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor's indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should any indemnitee described herein be required to bring an action against the Contractor
to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor's
applicable insurance policies required below the indemnitee shall be entitled to recover reasonable
costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court
of competent jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was
obligated to indemnify the indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against City resulting from the City's performance under this
Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
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Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City or its officers, agents
or employees, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising
from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement
except"responsibility for his own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for
violation of law, whether willful or negligent" as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above,Contractor shall at Contractor's expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in subsection(a) of this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City and Contractor
shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements
in amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers' Compensation—statutory;
• Employers' Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability- $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
• Professional Liability- $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City of Bozeman, its officers,
agents, and employees, shall be endorsed as an additional or named insured on a primary non-
contributory basis on both the Commercial General and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance
and required endorsements must be in a form suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty
(30) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal. The City must approve all insurance coverage and
endorsements prior to the Contractor commencing work. Contractor shall notify City within two (2)
business days of Contractor's receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated
or Contractor's decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason.
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The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
8. Termination for Contractor's Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor's right to proceed with all or any part of the work ("Termination Notice Due
to Contractor's Fault"). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
C. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City's Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement City may terminate
this Agreement by written notice to Contractor ("Notice of Termination for City's
Convenience"). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City's Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City's Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
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in progress.
C. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City's Convenience.
d. The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
10. Limitation on Contractor's Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor's damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
11. Representatives:
a. City's Representative: The City's Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Brit Fontenot, Director of Economic Development or such other
individual as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or
communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or
submission shall be directed to the City's Representative and approvals or authorizations shall
be issued only by such Representative;provided,however,that in exigent circumstances when
City's Representative is not available,Contractor may direct its communication or submission
to other designated City personnel or agents as listed above and may receive approvals or
authorization from such persons.
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b. Contractor's Representative: The Contractor's Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be Barbara Wagner, Chief Economist, Montana
Department of Labor and Industry, or such other individual as Contractor shall designate
in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by this
Agreement,such direction or communication shall be directed to Contractor's Representative;
provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor's Representative is not
available, City may direct its direction or communication to other designated Contractor
personnel or agents.
12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances,rules,and regulations, obtain all necessary permits,licenses,including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
13 Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers'
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
14. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by Contractor of persons
performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications. The Contractor will have
a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable state and federal
anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will not refuse employment to a
person,bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term,
condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color,religion, creed,political ideas, sex, age,
marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or
mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or
mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall be subject to and comply
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all
regulations promulgated thereunder. The Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of
its subcontractors providing services under this agreement.
15. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
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by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S.Department of Transportation
(DOT)regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing his employees and agents in safe work practices.
16. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor's rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder,without the prior written consent of City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound by
all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor's compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
18. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party any default or breach by the other party of any
terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party's right to enforce such term or
conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
19. Attorney's Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to retain
an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice required
herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's
fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel to include City Attorney.
20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
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appropriate employee withholdings.
21. Dispute Resolution:
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties,the parties may invite an independent,disinterested mediator to assist
in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
22. Survival: Contractor's indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
23. Headinl4s: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
24. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable,the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
25. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
26. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
27. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
28. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
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agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained therein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference. j
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30. Extensions: This Agreement may,upon mutual agreement,be extended for a period E
of one year by written agreement of the Parties. In no case,however,may this Agreement run longer
than twelve months.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ** *
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year
first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND INDUSTRY
By By
Andrea Surratt, City anager
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APPROVED AS FORM:
By
Greg ivan, Bozeman City Attorney
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EXHIBIT O. . ..ILABOR
Montana Department of
Scogype of Work & INDUSTRY
TO: Brit Fontenot,City of Bozeman; Stephanie Grey, Gallatin County; Daryl Schliem, Bozeman
Chamber of Commerce
FROM: Barbara Wagner, Chief Economist, Montana Dept.of Labor and Industry,
CONTACT: bwagner(a mt.gov or(4o6)444-5474
DATE: November 8, 2oi8
ABOUT: Workforce Needs Assessment and Facilitate Community Discussions
Glossary:
MTDLI—Montana Department of Labor& Industry
BJS—Bozeman Job Service
City—City of Bozeman
Problem Statement:
Employers, local economic developers,and the local workforce training system would like to know if the
workforce in the Bozeman area will continue to support their economic growth. Low unemployment rates
suggest that future workers will need to be recruited from outside the labor force or outside the area.
Graduating high school and college students need to be retained within the community. Employers want
graduates to have the necessary skills needed for the job, as well as desiring the soft skills learned through work
experience.
Goals of the Agreement:
1) Develop an economic and workforce report describing the current economic conditions in the Bozeman
economic region, identify the future workforce needs,and determine if sufficient people with the right
skills exist in the region to fill future jobs.
a) Identify supply and demand gaps for graduates of Gallatin College compared to the Bozeman
economic region.
b) If workforce skillsets do not exist, provide data to identify potential constraints that are impacting
attraction and/or labor force participation.
c) Provide a summary of strategies used in other communities that address opportunities and concerns
identified by the data.
d) Compare compensation,job flexibility,and amenity levels in Bozeman to similar MT cities and
locations outside of Montana that are potential competitors for workforce.
e) Identify whether turnover rates in the Bozeman area are higher or lower than normal,
understanding that lateral movement of workers between firms has been identified as positive
contributor to innovation and knowledge transfer between firms within knowledge-based
economies like Silicon Valley.
f) Provide information on career interests of existing high school students if available, helping to
identify local business/industry opportunity to increase partnerships with schools for work-based
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learning opportunities. Conversely, data has potential to serve business and industry in broader
attraction strategies.
g) To the extent possible using existing data, provide information on workers and students leaving the
area to gain insight into why they are not remaining in Bozeman.Also, provide existing data on new
migrants to the area to identify trends in recruiting new workers from elsewhere.
2) Present the gathered research and information in a user-friendly report prepared by MTDLI.Provide
presentations or other communication to local stakeholder groups to foster understanding and use of
the research in workforce development.
3) In phase two of the project,facilitate community discussion informed by the data to identify
opportunities to issues faced by the Bozeman-area economy, and develop a suggested outcomes and
policy summary based on the discussion of community members.
a) Identify ways in which BJS and MTDLI can continue to provide workforce training and development
to the community in an ongoing positive manner.
Objective of the Agreement/Deliverables:
1. Task: Identify the geographical areas to be included in the report as the Bozeman economic region using
existing data on worker commuting with consideration to geographies used by available economic
geographies.
Deliverable: Emily or Barb send email by Oct. 19 with suggested region and rationale for inclusion of
communities.
2. Task: Meeting between Gallatin College and Amy Watson regarding supply and demand report for
Gallatin College to identify what additional questions they may have about gaps in their community.
a. Currently, MTDLI has data from 2014 forward, but does not have data on Gallatin College prior
to that point.Conversations between Amy(MTDLI)and Stephanie(Gallatin College) resulted in
agreement that additional data is not needed to meet needs.
Deliverable: Gallatin College-specific report delivered by MTDLI by end of November. Meeting between
MTDLI and Gallatin College to discuss report. (Please note that these costs are not included in the bid.
MTDLI will provide this information as a part of their normal scope of work.)
3. Task: Provide economic report Bozeman economic region using geography defined by task 1,and
including additional information requested in task 2. Report will include:
a. Economic information including macroeconomic trends, industry growth patterns over the last
ten-,five-, and one-year timeframes, regional projections adjusted for Bozeman economic
region,job turnover rates,occupations that are rapidly growing, educational and skill needs of
in-demand jobs, mean wages paid, other available information on compensation and flexible
work environments,growth in target occupations,and other information as appropriate.
b. Workforce information including migration patterns, retention of students, retention of existing
workers, barriers to labor force participation, identification of populations not in the labor force
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or unemployed (if possible), occupations where supply is not meeting demand, and the supply
and demand gaps for occupations. Data will reflect job demand at all education/training levels.
c. Quality of life and cost data as available from existing data, such as housing prices, rental costs,
commuting times, daycare availability, prices for other necessities, and other available data.
Quality of life and cost data will be compared with rural areas,other mid-size cities,and larger
cities that might compete with Bozeman for workers or businesses.
d. Comparative data from other similar economies that may compete with Bozeman for workers.
Deliverable: Report designed with easy-to-read graphics and plain language. Executive summary details
important points and suggested improvement areas. Deliverable expected to take roughly 400 hours (10
weeks)of economist time, including writing, and 100 hours(2.5 weeks) of graphic design.
4. Task: Review of job posting from Bozeman region to identify any occupations not captured in
projections information, such as new and emerging occupations.
Deliverable: If occupations are identified,they will be listed in the report as potential topics for
conversations with regional employers.The economic report will only utilize existing data on
occupational demand,with new and emerging occupations identified as needed in phase 2 of the
projects.
S. Task: Explore existing data sources for useful information on career interests of students and future
workers to highlight potential mis-matches between interest areas and workforce needs.This
information may be helpful in phase two to underscore the need for work-based learning initiatives by
local employers to increase interest in their industry.
Deliverable: Data sources will be explored, and economists will report back to group on usefulness of
existing data sources to understand career interests.
6. Task: Highlight problematic trends and offer information on best practices used by other communities
to address similar issues.
Deliverable: Include potential best practices that may be appropriate for Bozeman within economic
report.
7. Task: Provide public presentations to share information to stakeholder groups.
Deliverable: Presentations to stakeholder groups at mutually agreed upon dates and times to share
knowledge in report and foster community discussions.
8. Task:Organize and facilitate stakeholder discussion groups to identify opportunities for community to
respond to and capitalize on data highlighted in the report.
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Deliverable: MTDLI will facilitate 1-5 community meetings for stakeholders to discuss opportunities for
engagement on identified issues. Discussions and outcomes of meeting will be recorded in a brief
report.
Administration:
• Total bid amount for the project is not to exceed $17,000.
• Bid includes$500 of printing,with quality similar to Labor Day Report.Additional printing, covers, or
changes in quality should be discussed between partners.
• Bid price does not include administrative costs or worker benefits as these would be incurred by the
Department as a part of their normal scope of work. Bid includes costs of work that would not normally
be completed as a part of MTDLI's normal scope of work.
• Stakeholders will be identified by City,and City will provide invite lists and contact information for
individuals invited to community discussions.
• City of Bozeman and Gallatin College may be asked to use professional networks to access data that may
be of interest. No specific needs are known at this time, but may become relevant as research
progresses.
• MTDLI will post the report on the Local Labor Market information website
(www.Imi.mt.gov/publications),and may use the report with discussions in other communities about
the use of data and developing workforce discussions.The clients will also have full rights of copyright
and publication.
• Branding of report will be shared between City of Bozeman, Gallatin College, and Bozeman Chamber of
Commerce, with authorship and additional branding by MTDLI.
Timeline:
October 11, 2018—Preliminary meeting to discuss scope of work between City and MTDLI.
October 19, 2018—Deadline for phone call between MTDLI/Gallatin College,definition of Bozeman workforce
area
October 26, 2018—Draft scope of work finalized and contract amount agreed upon.
November 2018—Report on Gallatin County workforce outcomes and geographic location of graduates
compared to other MUS schools.
February 2019—Draft of economic report out for review.City, Chamber,and Gallatin College will have two to
three weeks for review.
March 2019—Final economic report published. Presentations to stakeholder groups.
April 2019—Launch of phase two communication with stakeholders.
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