Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #TOW-ECDEV-2026-0001
Consulting Services for Commercial and Industrial Gap Analysis – Town of Westlock
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
TOW-ECDEV-2026-0001
NAICS
541618, 541690
This opportunity seeks consulting services to support the Town of Westlock's economic development planning: - Government Buyer: - Town of Westlock, Alberta (municipal government office) - Scope of Services: - Commercial Gap Analysis: - Market research and analysis of commercial sector - Consumer survey (200–300 responses) - Site visits and retail supply/demand analysis - Sales benchmarking and market positioning recommendations - Industrial Gap Analysis: - Evaluation of industrial land supply, demand, and capacity - Focus on Agriculture, Manufacturing, Energy, and Forestry sectors - Supply chain review within 250 km - Stakeholder interviews and policy review - Recruitment strategy for targeted industries - Deliverables: - Draft and final reports, presentations, and visual materials - Survey instruments and data - Attraction strategy and targeted prospect list - GIS data transfer - Bi-weekly progress updates - Unique Requirements: - Proponents may submit for one or both analysis components - Mandatory requirements: references, insurance, and professional credentials - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional consulting services procurement.
Description
The Town of Westlock is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to complete a Commercial and Industrial Gap Analysis. The project involves research, analysis, and advisory work to support the Town's investment attraction, land management, and economic development strategies under its 2026–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The scope includes a commercial gap analysis with market research and consumer surveys, and an industrial gap analysis focusing on land supply and demand in key sectors. Deliverables include reports, presentations, visual materials, survey data, and progress updates, with a project timeline of approximately 16–18 weeks targeting completion in Q3–Q4 2026.