Basic Information

Reference Number

00004630834

Issuing Organization

City of Prince George

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

I25-099

Title

Consulting Services - Business Case for Civic Core Vision

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2025/07/13 06:44:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2025/08/01 05:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Procurement

procurement@princegeorge.ca

Description

City of Prince George (City) invites consultants interested in an opportunity to provide a business case for the land use vision for an area referred to in downtown Prince George as the Civic Core District.

On March 28, 2022, Council supported City Administration to proceed with steps outlined in a staff report to Council to develop a land use plan for the city-owned parcels in the area of downtown Prince George that encompasses the existing City Hall, Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, Prince George Public Library, Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Leisure Pool, Kopar Memorial Arena, Knights Inn Prince George, and the previous sites of Four Seasons Liesure Pool, and Fire Hall #1.

On December 18, 2023, Administration presented the results of the community consultation that occurred for the Civic Core District Plan. Through various forms of engagement, three (3) significant items/facilities were identified for inclusion in the Civic Core District Plan (in addition to the uses already occurring) which include:

Mixed-use housing (commercial on the first storey with residential housing units above)
Performing Arts Centre
Ice Arena

These three (3) uses are to be integrated into the Civic Core District Plan area with consideration of the facilities and uses already occurring in the area. The Civic Core District land area and may also encompass mixed-use commercial with hotel, a performance facility capable of hosting a variety of performances, and flex space that connects new buildings with existing and can offer space to extend certain uses or events when needed.

On December 16, 2024 Administration presented two (2) land use options that included the significant items/facilities identified through the public engagement process. Council has provided direction on one (1) of the two (2) options presented, which has prompted further consideration in consultation with key user groups.

Consultants are encouraged to review the staff reports to Council, the meeting minutes, and video recording of the Council meetings to inform their submissions and understand the Council direction given thus far.

March 28, 2022 - https://pub-princegeorge.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7305442b-7fef-4f2b-be86-203ed47970ee&Agenda=Merged&lang=English&Item=27&Tab=attachments

December 18, 2023 - https://pub-princegeorge.escribemeetings.com/Meeting?Id=afd55606-6020-4153-8091-4d42c5e9f379&Agenda=Merged&lang=English&Item=15&Tab=attachments

December 16, 2024 - https://pub-princegeorge.escribemeetings.com/Meeting?Id=3490a0b1-0176-4489-a61f-dc2eb2a02d59&Agenda=Merged&lang=English

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.