Basic Information

Reference Number

00003880232

Issuing Organization

Cowichan Valley Regional District

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

187714

Title

RFP# R24-01 Consulting Services - Island Rail Corridor Planning

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2024/01/18 02:35:00 PM EST

Closing Date

2024/02/22 05:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Purchasing

purchasing@cvrd.bc.ca

Description

The CVRD requests proposals from qualified firms/consultants to provide professional consulting services to engage in short and long term planning for the Island Rail Corridor, in collaboration with First Nations and local governments impacted and/or bisected by the Island Rail Corridor.
The successful Consultant (the “Consultant”) is expected to have proven expertise in First Nations engagement, facilitation, project management, transportation planning, economic analysis, research, community and stakeholder engagement, as well as demonstrated programming and work planning expertise within a limited term.
The responsibilities of the Consultant will include, but are not limited to:

Project planning and management;
Background research and data analysis and synthesis;
Planning and facilitation of First Nations engagement;
Planning and conducting public engagement and stakeholder consultations;
Transportation planning and economic analysis;
Preparation of summary memos and final report; and
Submission and presentation of deliverables to CVRD Board.

The successful proponent is required to have the capacity and expertise in land use planning and transportation planning, and experience with complex public engagement processes and First Nations engagement.
The successful proponent is expected to begin work immediately upon being awarded the contract. The project must be completed by January 15, 2025, to meet the grant requirements and deadline.

Disclaimer

All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on bcbid.gov.bc.ca. MERX asks that you refer to bcbid.gov.bc.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.