Merx #227745

Consulting Services for Risk Assessment and Resilience Planning – Vancouver Island North Tourism

The Regional District of Mount Waddington is seeking consulting services to enhance the resilience of Vancouver Island North’s tourism sector: - Solicitation is for a Risk Assessment and Resilience Planning Project for Vancouver Island North Tourism (VINT) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms or teams - Scope of work includes: - Assessing vulnerabilities in tourism infrastructure, transportation access, workforce capacity, and community systems - Evaluating economic, climate, operational, and reputational risks - Developing strategic adaptation recommendations - Supporting alignment with provincial and federal climate adaptation frameworks - Fostering regional reconciliation and collaboration with Indigenous Nations, municipalities, and tourism operators - Focus is on consulting expertise in risk assessment, resilience planning, and stakeholder engagement - No products, part numbers, or hardware/software solutions are requested

Description

Vancouver Island North Tourism (VINT) is seeking qualified consulting firms or teams to conduct a Risk Assessment and Resilience Planning Project aimed at strengthening the region's tourism sector against climate, operational, and reputational risks. The project involves assessing economic, climate, operational, and reputational risks affecting the visitor economy, identifying vulnerabilities in tourism infrastructure and community systems, and developing strategic adaptation recommendations. The initiative supports alignment with provincial and federal climate adaptation frameworks and emphasizes regional reconciliation and collaboration with Indigenous Nations and local stakeholders. The deadline for proposal submissions is May 8, 2026.

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