CanadaBuys #935735

City of Edmonton RFP for Engagement Consultant: River Valley Trail Strategy

This opportunity is a request from the City of Edmonton for consulting services to support the development of a River Valley Trail Strategy, focusing on engagement and ecological assessment. - Government Buyer: - City of Edmonton - Scope of Work: - Engagement Consultant to assist in developing a comprehensive trail network strategy - Support site-specific assessments and review of existing trails - Address management and ecological issues - Facilitate collaborative planning, stewardship, and user education - Procurement Details: - Competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - No specific OEMs or vendors named - No product line items requested; focus is on professional consulting services (UNSPSC code 80101706) - Contract Duration: - 27 months, starting September 2026 and estimated to complete around December 2028 - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on balancing trail demand with ecological preservation - Consultant must have expertise in stakeholder engagement and environmental assessment

Description

This project aims to develop a river valley trail strategy to establish a comprehensive trail network, address management issues, ecological impacts, support collaborative planning, stewardship, and promote user education. The strategy will facilitate site-specific assessments and review of existing trails to meet demand without compromising ecological functions. The contract duration is 27 months, starting on September 15, 2026, with an estimated completion around December 2028. The procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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