Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC26-019
Consulting Services for Parkland Acquisition Strategy for City of Maple Ridge
Posted
March 09, 2026
Respond By
March 31, 2026
Identifier
BC26-019
NAICS
541620
This opportunity is for consulting services to help the City of Maple Ridge develop a long-term Parkland Acquisition Strategy. - Government Buyer: - City of Maple Ridge - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for a 25-year Parkland Acquisition Strategy - Includes research, GIS analysis, technical report writing, and financial planning - Deliverables: - Methodology to assess areas suitable for future parks - Identification and prioritization of target properties for acquisition - Valuation of properties - Development of a sustainable funding strategy (traditional and innovative approaches) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consultant must be familiar with legal tools available to municipalities in British Columbia - Recommendations must comply with legal limitations for municipal land acquisition - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified
Description
The City of Maple Ridge is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide consulting services for the development of a Parkland Acquisition Strategy. The work includes research, GIS analysis, technical report writing, and financial planning to create a 25-year plan for the growth of the municipal parks system. Deliverables involve assessing suitable areas for future parks, identifying target properties for acquisition, valuing and prioritizing these properties, and detailing a sustainable funding strategy with traditional and innovative approaches. The consultant must be familiar with legal tools available to municipalities in British Columbia and ensure recommendations comply with these limitations.