The City of Carlton, Oregon is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive city planning services. Responsibilities include customer assistance and pre-application support, such as responding to planning-related inquiries from the public, applicants, and city staff, as well as conducting pre-application meetings and preparing written follow-up summaries. The selected vendor will also offer code interpretation guidance and recommend suitable review paths and criteria.

Key duties involve development review and current planning, including application intake assistance, completeness reviews, and timeline management in accordance with city procedures and state requirements. The provider will be tasked with drafting written findings, preparing decision documents for quasi-judicial decisions, and managing public hearing materials and notices. Participation in planning commission meetings and related forums is required to present neutral information and respond to inquiries.

Further obligations include code administration and maintenance support by delivering written or email-based code interpretations and recommending amendments or process improvements to address ambiguities. The vendor will also coordinate with partner agencies and contracted service providers to support interagency development review and provide contract management support. The initial contract period is one year.