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1. How do I obtain a city business license?

The city of Kalispell does not have a city business license program, however you will need to follow all zoning requirements and state statutes and requirements.

2. How can I determine who has jurisdiction regarding an issue I am interested in?

You may find the answer you are looking for in this online guide (PDF) designed to help you get involved in State, County, City and Town decisions affecting residents in the Flathead County, Montana area.

3. How do I share my thoughts on a city issue with the Mayor and City Council?

You can send a public comment email to the Mayor and all of the City Council at publiccomment@kalispell.com or find individual contacts and more information on the city council page.

4. Do I need a permit to have a parade or a special event on city property and public right-of-ways?

Yes, you do need a permit. View the online requirements and application form for a city Special Event Permit (PDF). If you plan to serve or sell alcohol, view the requirements and the application form for an additional City Alcohol Permit (PDF).

5. I am unsure what city department has the information I am looking for. How do I find out who to contact?

General information about all the departments and contact information can be found in the welcome guide (PDF).

6. How do I record or obtain a recorded document?

The County Clerk and Recorder's Office handles all recorded documents. They can be reached at 406-758-5698.

7. How do I obtain a passport, marriage license, birth or death certificate or divorce record?

The County Clerk of Court 406-758-5870 handles passports, marriage licenses and divorce records, and birth and death certificates are handled by the County Clerk and Recorder's Office 406-758-5698.

8. What is the City Procurement Conflicts of Interest Policy?

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PROCUREMENT POLICY
 

In the event a member of the solicitation process has a conflict of interest, that member must immediately withdraw.  If a member is uncertain whether a conflict of interest is present, the member should consult with the City Legal Department.

Project Managers, Assessment Teams, Project Evaluation Committees

If you plan to participate in a purchasing decision, you have a responsibility to advise City Purchasing if there is any potential conflict of interest. A conflict of interest may be any financial personal interest or gain towards any particular company within an industry in which a purchasing decision is made. By immediately alerting City Purchasing, the conflict of interest can be considered and referred to the City Legal Department for a determination prior to your involvement in the solicitation process.

Consultants

Some Departments hire consultants to help plan for projects prior to the notification process. Departments have an obligation to ensure that they do not create a de facto Sole Source condition, or an uneven playing field, by allowing such Consultants to gain an unfair advantage and then compete for the major acquisition work.

Situation:        

In certain instances, consultants may perform preliminary, strategic or planning work on projects that may eventually lead to a City Purchasing acquisition through an IFB or RFP/RFQ contract. Likewise, consultants may perform work as a consultant that exposes them to information which would give them an advantage not available to other competitors in a later City Purchasing bid process. The consultant may ask for advice from the City or may benefit from City guidance as to whether they will be eligible to compete for a bid that may result from the consultant's preliminary work.

Guidelines:      

The Department is to prevent any condition that might create a de facto Sole Source for the consultant on future work, or that might create an unlevel playing field for competition by interested companies for the future work. Departments should consider whether the entire acquisition is best served by a single competitive bid process that includes design, scope, and implementation. In some situations, the consultant may be able to conduct the preliminary work and also compete for the major acquisition without posing any conflict of interest.

Such situations include, but are not limited to, situations where the preliminary consultant has (a) access to material information that would not be available to other bidders, or (b) any opportunity to influence the strategy, specifications, scope of work, or solutions for the future acquisition in a manner that favors the preliminary consultant.