Solicitation: 202603056 Planning and Facilitation Services Related to the LUPC Compr

State of Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive planning and facilitation services for the Land Use Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) update. The contractor will develop a community‑engagement plan, produce workshop materials, conduct five regional stakeholder workshops, synthesize findings, and deliver a final proposal and presentation for the CLUP revision. The effort spans an initial 12‑month period (June 15 2026 – May 14 2027) with an optional one‑year renewal, requiring bi‑weekly coordination and travel throughout rural Maine. • Synthesize existing pre‑process information and produce a kickoff report. • Design, prepare, and facilitate five regional community‑engagement workshops, including all outreach and reporting deliverables. • Draft and finalize a comprehensive CLUP update proposal, complete with guiding principles, process timeline, and two Commission presentations. • Provide ongoing project management, status reporting, and coordination with LUPC staff throughout the contract term.