Information de base

Numéro de Référence

00004021219

Organisation émettrice

District of Houston

Type d’appel d’offres

DDP - Demande de proposition (Formel)

Numéro d’appel d’offres

194626

Titre

Houston Economic Diversification Project

Code d’identité d’origine

SCRIBE

Détails

Emplacement

Colombie Britannique

Type d’achat

Non-mentionné

Dates

Publication

2024-04-17 14h58:00 HAE

Date de fermeture

2024-05-10 17h00:00 HAE

Information du contact

Karen Hogstead

corporate@houston.ca

Description

The District of Houston invites proposals from qualified consulting firms to lead a multifaceted Economic Development and Diversification Project. This project requires the development of a comprehensive strategy, detailed research and analysis, and the creation of an actionable implementation plan. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the District, local stakeholders, community members, and Indigenous representatives, aiming to ensure the project's success while fostering connections with the broader regional economy and its stakeholders.
The project can be organized into three interconnected groups: Strategy Development, Research and Analysis, and Implementation Plan and Investment Ready Outcomes.

Strategy Development

Promote and conduct engagement sessions with the community, stakeholders, and Indigenous peoples to co-create a shared vision.
Develop a comprehensive five (5) year Economic Development and Diversification Strategy (EDDS)
Create standalone documents as independent resources, to inform the EDDS, encompassing strategies for:
- Vision
- Investment Attraction
- Land-Use – Commercial and Industrial
- Small Business Development and Retention
- Workforce Development
- Resident Attraction

Research and Analysis

Analyze and leverage existing and ongoing studies, plans, and strategies to inform a unified economic development approach.
Undertake data collection and research to support strategy development.
Conduct a detailed analysis of the regional economy, including interviews with industry and business leaders, and consultations with Indigenous communities and people.
Perform situational, market, and trend analyses, as well as SWOT, competitiveness and economic impact studies.
Assess potential risks and conduct financial and cost-benefit analyses.

Implementation Plan and Investment Ready Outcomes

Develop a strategic framework for project implementation, focusing on outcomes that are investment ready. (Ex Resident attraction and investment portals.)
Create a data visualization and information package to communicate project outcomes to the community.
Formulate a marketing strategy to promote investment in Houston.

Afficher davantage

Dérogation 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.