Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency approves RFQ for on-call surveyors, ratifies studies and developer reimbursement

The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency on Jan. 16 unanimously approved a request for qualifications to establish an on‑call list of professional land surveying firms, ratified two task orders to study a proposed boundary change to the River Commons urban renewal district, and confirmed a $19,000 reimbursement to a developer for planning costs.

Agency staff presented the request for qualifications, which the packet describes as a qualifications‑based process to prequalify land surveyors for on‑call assignments such as preparing legal descriptions and boundary maps for new or amended urban renewal project areas. Megan, Redevelopment Agency staff, told commissioners, “what you have in your packet is a proposed request for qualifications for professional land surveying services.” The RFQ notes the statute permits on‑call agreements for up to five years and includes a sample on‑call agreement and a legal notice for publication. The board voted to approve the RFQ and directed staff to publish with a response deadline timed to allow selection at the February meeting.

The board next approved two related task orders authorizing consultant Brad Kramer of Perspective Planning and Consulting to prepare study work tied to a proposed change to the River Commons district boundary. Megan said the work follows a December presentation by Ball Ventures / Snake River Landing representatives about removing certain parcels from the existing River Commons district and…