This Terms of Reference (TOR) is used by Mishkeegogamang First Nation as an invitation to submit a non-binding offer for professional services for the Mishkeegogamang First Nation: Capital Planning Study (CPS). This TOR describes the scope of work the Consultant is expected to perform in undertaking this CPS.
The purpose of this study is to prepare a community-planning document that Mishkeegogamang First Nation can use to guide the future development of their community. This study will assist Mishkeegogamang First Nation in identifying their immediate, short-term and long-term goals and objectives regarding land use planning and infrastructure development. The objectives of the study are:
• To work closely with Mishkeegogamang First Nation on every aspect of this study and ensure that community residents have ample opportunity to participate in the study. Together with the Project Team, the Consultant shall identify and implement ways to encourage and allow for community participation.
• To identify immediate housing and infrastructure needs and deficiencies. The Consultant shall prepare an inventory of the existing housing and conduct an assessment of the existing infrastructure. These assets will be evaluated against applicable standards, guidelines, regulations and policies, including ISC’s Level of Service Standards (LOSS).
• To identify the community’s short-term term (5-year and 10-year) housing and infrastructure needs and goals. While these needs and goals will be developed in consultation with the First Nation, at a minimum, planning for housing, water, sewer, solid waste, roads and power will be conducted. The study shall also recommend any phasing of projects for implementation.
• To identify the community’s long-term term (10-year and 20-year) housing and infrastructure needs and goals. While these needs and goals will be developed in consultation with the First Nation, at a minimum, planning for housing, water, sewer, solid waste, roads and power will be conducted. The study shall also recommend any phasing of projects for implementation.
• To propose options, evaluate options, and provide recommendations regarding future residential lot development and infrastructure development (addressing water, sewer, solid waste, roads and power).
• To develop a Land Use Plan for the 20-year period that will identify: to identify distinguished milestones and population projections in every 5-year increments. The locations of existing and future residential, institutional and commercial buildings; the locations of existing and future utilities and infrastructure assets (i.e., roads, landfill, airport, etc.); any other community aspects deemed relevant by the Project Team (i.e., archeological or environmentally sensitive areas).
• To complete the study within the approved scope, schedule and cost parameters. This study shall align with all relevant codes, regulations, standards, guidelines, and ISC policies (a list is provided in Appendix III: List of Codes, Standards & Regulations).
