Vanderhoof Economic Development Project

Location:	British Columbia
Posted:	Oct 2, 2024
Due:	Oct 31, 2024
Agency:	Government of British Columbia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	205087
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Status:	Open
Opportunity ID:	205087
Opportunity Description:	Vanderhoof Economic Development Project
Commodities:	Civil engineering Community and social services Economic cooperation services Employment Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services Population Regional development Regional development planning services Rural development Sectoral planning services Social development and services Urban development
Type:	Request for Proposal (BPS)
Issue Date and Time (Pacific Time):	2024-10-01 10:00:00 AM
Closing Date and Time (Pacific Time):	2024-10-31 2:00:00 PM
# of Amendments:	0
Last Updated:	2024-10-01 10:00:00 AM
Organization (Issued by):	District of Vanderhoof
Organization (Issued for):
Interested Vendor List Available:	No

RFx General Information

Opportunity Type Request for Proposal (BPS)		Notice Type
Opportunity Description Vanderhoof Economic Development Project
Opportunity ID		Status Open

Source System

General information for Vanderhoof Economic Development Project - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0

Issued by

District of Vanderhoof

General information for Vanderhoof Economic Development Project - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0

Main Commodity

Regional development planning services

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Other Commodities

Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services

Community and social services

Civil engineering

Social development and services

Population

Employment

Rural development

Urban development

Regional development

Economic cooperation services

Sectoral planning services

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Issue Date

2024-10-01 10:00:00 AM

Closing Date and Time

2024-10-31 2:00:00 PM

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Delivery of Submissions

Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods:

BC Bid Electronic Submission: Submit an electronic Submission using BC Bid. Only pre-authorized electronic bidders registered on the BC Bid system can make an electronic Submission using the BC Bid system.

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Summary Details

The District of Vanderhoof seeks proposals from consulting firms with expertise in economic development and diversification. The Vanderhoof Economic Diversification Project (HEDP) aims to broaden the local economic foundation beyond its traditional reliance on forestry manufacturing. This effort is directed towards developing an advanced strategy for economic development and diversification. By conducting a thorough analysis of both current and anticipated economic conditions, the initiative seeks not only to identify but also to strategically leverage sectors with notable growth potential. This comprehensive strategy is intended to attract investment, encourage the expansion of small enterprises, enhance land utilization, and improve community services, ultimately diversifying Vanderhoof's economy with a stronger and more enduring foundation.

This RFP seeks firms with expertise in placemaking, community engagement, and data-driven approaches, expected to propose methods integrating data analysis, stakeholder engagement and economic development best practices. The project aims to elevate Vanderhoof's local economy while enhancing its position in the regional economic landscape, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

The expected time to complete this project is Fourteen (14) months.

Further details as to the scope of this opportunity and the requirements can be found in Appendix A of this RFP.

Estimated Contract Duration (in months) The estimated contract duration includes the full length of the contract, including any potential extensions. Further details on the contract term may be described in the Rfx document and is subject to contract finalizaton.

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RFx Documents

RFx Documents for Vanderhoof Economic Development Project - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0

Title	Type	Att.	Last Modification (Pacific Time)
RFP_2024-01_ECDEV_Strat final	RFx Documents (Approved)	RFP_2024-01_ECDEV_Strat final.pdf	2024-10-01 9:18:48 AM

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