Long-Range Building Program

The Long-Range Building Program is the process through which state agencies and universities request funding for Major Repair and Capital Development projects.

Agencies submit project requests through the LRBP Submission Portal, which opens on October 1 of odd-numbered years and closes on March 31 of even-numbered years.

After the portal closes, the A&E Division reviews and evaluates requests in coordination with the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP). Each project is reviewed for feasibility, alignment with agency needs, and potential increases in operating costs.

All eligible projects are then compiled into a single list of prioritized statewide requests and submitted to the Governor for review prior to October 1 of even-numbered years.

During the first week of each legislative session, the Governor submits the executive budget to the Legislature. This includes the comprehensive long-range building program covering all agency requests.

New Requirement: 6-Year Plan

In addition to project submissions, each agency and university must now prepare a 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan as required under Section 17-7-202, MCA (as amended by HB 5, 2025 Session).

The 6-Year Plan strengthens statewide capital planning by:

• Identifying major repair and capital development projects early.
• Ensuring projects are scheduled for the appropriate legislative session.
• Establishing a clear priority framework for each agency.
• Supporting the Governor’s budget recommendations and the LRBP bill.

Agencies must submit their 6-Year Plan to A&E by April 1 of the year preceding the legislative session. These plans are integrated into the statewide LRBP process to provide the Legislature with a consistent view of long-term facility needs.